2014 Archives
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS,Alabama’s seniors and disabled adults are valued members of society and it is our collective responsibility to ensure they live safely and with dignity; and WHEREAS,combating …
Marine Corps League Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the Marine Corps League was founded by Commandant Major General, John A. Lejeune in 1923 and was chartered by an Act of Congress on August 4, 1937; and WHEREAS, the purpose of …
Vascular Nurses Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, there are 3.1 million licensed registered nurses in the United States, and vascular nurses comprise an important part of this healthcare group; and WHEREAS, in addition to prov…
National Caribbean American Heritage Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, since 2005, the United States has recognized the millions of citizens who can trace their ancestry to the Caribbean and the contributions those individuals have made to the her…
Cancer Survivors Day & Weekend
Proclamations
WHEREAS, a cancer survivor is defined as anyone living with a history of cancer – from the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of life, and there are nearly 14 million cancer su…
Beta Sigma Phi Alabama State Convention Days
Proclamations
WHEREAS, in honor of Beta Sigma Phi, the world’s largest Greek-letter women’s service, cultural and social organization, June 6, 7 and 8, 2014, have been designated Beta Sigma Phi A…
Alabama Pollinator Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, pollinator species such as birds and insects are essential partners of farmers and ranchers in producing much of our food supply; and WHEREAS, pollination plays a vital role in…
Alabama Childhood Cancer Survivors Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, childhood cancer remains the number one disease killer of children; and WHEREAS, much progress has been made in treating and curing children with cancer; and WHEREAS, in the pr…
Great Outdoors Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, Alabama is blessed with outstanding opportunities for safe and healthy fun in the Great Outdoors enjoying our natural splendors in the company of family and in the company of o…
Immigrant Heritage Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, generations of legal immigrants from every corner of the globe have built our country’s economy and created the unique character of our nation; and WHEREAS, legal immigrants …