2014 Archives
Lynch Syndrome Hereditary Cancer Awareness Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, Lynch syndrome, a part of hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC), is a hereditary condition that causes greater risk of developing colorectal, endometrial, urinary t…
Endometriosis Awareness Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, endometriosis is a debilitating disease that affects 6.3 million women and girls in the United States and 176 million worldwide; and WHEREAS, endometriosis can be seen in girls…
Youth Art Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, art education provides substantial educational benefits to all elementary, middle and secondary students; and WHEREAS, art education develops students’ creative potential and…
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are the food and nutrition experts who can translate the science of nutrition into practical solutions for healthy living; and WHEREAS, Regis…
Professional Social Work Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, social workers help millions of people address social and psychological problems to improve their lives; and WHEREAS, social workers bridge the gap between resources and servic…
Problem Gambling Awareness Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, promoting problem gambling awareness provides individuals in the problem gambling community an opportunity to educate the public and policymakers about the social and financial…
Nutrition Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, National Nutrition Month is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; and WHEREAS, the campaign focuse…
Narcolepsy Awareness Day in Alabama
Proclamations
WHEREAS, narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder caused by the brain’s inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles; and WHEREAS, narcolepsy affects an estimated one in every 2,000 A…
Governor Bentley Issues Statement on Death of Former U.S. Senator Jeremiah Denton
Statements
MONTGOMERY–Governor Robert Bentley on Friday issued the following statement on the death of former United States Senator Jeremiah Denton: “America would not be free without the …
Governor Bentley Announces Education Trust Fund Budget Solution
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY— Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced a budget resolution has been reached protecting active and retiree education employees from a health insurance cost increase. U…