2014 Archives
Right to Sight for Life
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the people affected by oncoming blindness have worked for more than 40 years to preserve and restore sight; Retinitis Pigmentosa International and its volunteers have successfu…
Provider Appreciation Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies and other organizations nationwide are recognizing Child Care Providers on this day; and WHEREAS, of the…
National Water Safety Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, citizens of Alabama recognize the vital role that swimming and aquatic activities play in maintaining good physical and mental health, and enhancing the quality of life for all…
National Safe Boating Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, on average, 700 people die each year in boating-related accidents in the U.S.; approximately 70% of these are fatalities caused by drowning; and WHEREAS, the vast majority of t…
National Rosie the Riveter Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, National Rosie the Riveter Day is a collective national effort to raise awareness of the 16 million working women during World War II; and WHEREAS, Americans have chosen to hon…
National Day of Prayer
Proclamations
WHEREAS, our nation was founded by men who sought wisdom and guidance through prayer; and WHEREAS, the National Day of Prayer was first proclaimed by the Continental Congress in 1775; a…
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Day
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, …
International Association of Insurance Professionals Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP) is dedicated to the professional development of their members through educational programs and networking opport…
Food Allergy Awareness Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, as many as 15 million Americans have food allergies, including nearly six million children under the age of 18; and WHEREAS, research shows that the prevalence of food allergy …
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition resulting from disordered sensory processing in the central nervous system; and WHEREAS, fibromyalgia experts estimate that about 10 mi…