Alabama State Employee Recognition Week

Proclamation

By the Governor of Alabama

WHEREAS, the State of Alabama is served by approximately 30,000 loyal and dedicated state employees in many essential areas, including supporting families, improving our schools, boosting public health, keeping our roads safe, protecting and preserving wildlife and our natural beauty, expanding economic development, and a host of other services that make Alabama a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family; and

WHEREAS, in the true spirit of public service, these employees represent Alabama with a commitment to the highest levels of ethics, performance, customer service, and efficiency; and

WHEREAS, state employees exhibit their dedication each and every day, and stand ready to render assistance with kindness and courage to their fellow Alabamians in times of need; and

WHEREAS, the State of Alabama is proud to recognize the men and women who make a difference in our daily lives and express appreciation this week and throughout the year:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim May 2 through May 6, 2016, as

Alabama State Employee Recognition Week

in the State of Alabama.

Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the

Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 1^st day of March 2016.

Robert Bentley
Governor