Alabama High School All-Star Week

WHEREAS, the state of Alabama supports the concept of the student athlete and the benefits that athletic programs provide the youth of our state; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery will be the host city for the 18^th annual Alabama All-Star Sports Week, July 21 through July 25, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Alabama All-Star Sports Week will include eight all-star games in six sports, including boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, football , softball, baseball, and volleyball; and

WHEREAS, the AHSAA Summer Conference will be offered during the week to not only the coaches of the previously mentioned sports, but track and field, cheerleading, and wrestling; and

WHEREAS, the AHSAA Summer Conference will also be offered to athletic directors, principals, and contest officials to enhance instructional and professional development; and

WHEREAS, more than 350 student athletes and more than 4,000 coaches, administrators, and officials are expected to participate in the week’s activities; and

WHEREAS, the activities will culminate in a sports competition between the northern and southern regions of the state:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim July 21 through July 25, 2014, as

Alabama High School All-Star Week

in the state of Alabama.