2014 Archives
Alabama Week for the Animals
Proclamations
WHEREAS, pet overpopulation continues to be a problem in Alabama and across the United States; and WHEREAS, great animal shelters provide progressive programs to help improve the lives …
Sexual Assault and Rape Awareness Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, one American is sexually assaulted every two minutes; and WHEREAS, about 44 percent of rape victims are under the age of 18, and about 15 percent are under the age of 12; and W…
Sarcoidosis Awareness Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, once thought to be a rare disease, sarcoidosis is now known to affect people of all ages, races and genders; and WHEREAS, sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that can affect…
Public Health Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the Alabama Public Health Association, Inc., aspires to be a recognized leader and key resource on public health issues and policy in Alabama and a clearinghouse for public hea…
National Walk@Lunch Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, getting 30 minutes of physical activity, such as a brisk walk, at least five times a week can result in significant health benefits such as lowering the risk of developing or d…
Healthy Kids Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, childhood obesity has increased more than fourfold among children ages 6 to 11; and WHEREAS, more than 23 million children and teenagers in the United States ages 2 to 19 are o…
Donate Life Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, realizing the urgent need for donors around the country, National Donate Life Month observance was established in 2003, to promote a greater understanding about the life-saving…
Christian Heritage Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the Preamble to the Constitution of the State of Alabama states that, “We, the people of the State of Alabama, in order to establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and…
Child Abuse Prevention Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, preventing child abuse and neglect is a community problem that depends on involvement among people throughout the community; and WHEREAS, child maltreatment occurs when people …
Car Care Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, past studies have shown neglected maintenance leads to thousands of deaths, nearly 100,000 disabling injuries and more than $2 billion in lost wages, medical expenses and prope…