2013 Archives
Centennial Anniversary of the United States Department of Labor
Proclamations
WHEREAS, for the past 100 years, the United States Department of Labor has fostered, promoted and developed the welfare of wage earners, job seekers and retirees of this country; and WH…
Problem Gambling Awareness Week
Press Releases
WHEREAS, on behalf of the citizens of Alabama, I am pleased to join the Alabama Council on Compulsive Gambling in recognizing March 3 through March 9, 2013, as National Problem Gambli…
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, 40 years ago, on March 29, 1973, the last 2,500 troops were withdrawn from South Vietnam, thus ending military involvement in what is now the longest war in our country’s…
Day of Prayer Over Students Across Alabama
Proclamations
WHEREAS, Alabama students face extreme challenges, such as peer pressure to abuse drugs and alcohol, negative influences in the media, school violence and gang activities, and low self-…
Youth Art Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, art education supplies students in elementary, middle and secondary school with powerful educational benefits including developing students’ creative problem-solving and crit…
AmeriCorps Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, service to others is a hallmark of the American character and throughout our history citizens have stepped up to meet our challenges by volunteering in their communities; the c…
National Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, progressive, disabling neurological disease of unknown origin that affects the central nervous system and has no known cure; and WHEREAS, …
Governor Bentley to Sign Legislation that Provides Flexibility for Alabama’s Public Schools
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday announced he will sign the Alabama Accountability Act of 2013, a measure that will help ensure that more students have access to a hig…
Governor Bentley Calls for Support of Alabama Commercial Aviation Business Improvement Act
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday called for legislative support of a bill that could help attract thousands of additional jobs to Alabama. The Alabama Commercial Aviati…
Governor Bentley Issues Statement on Sequestration Concerns
Statements
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Governor Robert Bentley on Monday issued the following statement regarding sequestration and its potential impact on people across Alabama and the nation: “Over t…