2015 Archives
Governor Bentley Releases Statement on 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Decision On Alabama’s Same Sex Marriage Ban
Statements
MONTGOMERY–Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday released a statement on the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision Tuesday to deny a stay of the U.S. District Court’s rulin…
Black History Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, Alabamians of all backgrounds and experiences have contributed to the rich history of the state of Alabama, and African Americans hold a special place in the history of the sta…
Youth Volunteer and Service Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, according to the United States Census, there are more than 100,000 youth between the ages zero to 19 in the state of Alabama; and WHEREAS, youth volunteers provide the valuable…
World Spay Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, pets provide companionship to 68 percent of United States households; and WHEREAS, nearly three million healthy and adoptable cats and dogs are put down in animal shelters each…
Turner Syndrome Awareness Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, Turner syndrome is a non-inheritable disorder that affects one in 2,500 live female births; and WHEREAS, earlier diagnosis will help girls and women get a complete cardiac scre…
Transition Awareness Month for Youth and Young Adults with Disabilities
Proclamations
WHEREAS, it is important to educate communities and employers about the competencies, capabilities and rights of young people with disabilities who are making the transition from teenag…
Severe Weather Awareness Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the citizens of the state of Alabama have suffered significant effects from severe weather during the primary and secondary severe weather season over the years; and WHEREAS, p…
Ronald Reagan Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, President Ronald Wilson Reagan, a man of humble background, worked throughout his life serving freedom and advancing the public good, having been employed as an entertainer, un…
Rare Disease Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, there are nearly 7,000 diseases and conditions considered rare (each affecting fewer than 200,000 Americans) in the United States, according to the National Institutes of Healt…
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…