2013 Archives
Governor Bentley Monitoring Tropical Storm Karen, Encouraging People to Stay Prepared
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday said Alabama emergency response agencies will be ready to respond to Tropical Storm Karen as needed, and Alabamians are encouraged to …
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that nearly a quarter million children living in the United States have blood lead levels high enough to cause signific…
National Colonial Heritage Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the National Society of Colonial Dames XVII Century of Alabama is sponsoring National Colonial Heritage Month during the month of October 2013; and WHEREAS, National Colonial H…
Public Power Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, many residents in the state of Alabama enjoy the benefits of consumer-owned, not-for-profit public power in this state: and WHEREAS, these consumer-owned electric utilities are…
National Dyslexia Awareness Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, dyslexia is a specific learning disability, that is neurobiological in origin and is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spel…
Earth Science Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, geology and the other earth sciences are fundamental to the safety, health and welfare of Alabamians and to the economy of Alabama; and WHEREAS, the earth sciences are integral…
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, domestic violence hurts Alabama families, our children and our communities; and WHEREAS, domestic violence is a learned behavior and often begins in youth dating relationships;…
Governor Bentley Announces First Phase of Northern Beltline Can Begin
Press Releases
GARDENDALE – After years of planning, actual construction on the Northern Beltline is expected to begin in 2014, Governor Robert Bentley said on Tuesday. The Governor’s announceme…
Governor Bentley Calls Special Election for House District 31
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday announced the timeline for a special election to fill the vacant District 31 seat in the Alabama House of Representatives. The District…
We Card Awareness Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, Alabama law prohibits the sale of tobacco products to persons under the age of 19; and WHEREAS, We Card Awareness Month is a retail education and training effort to boost Alaba…