Love Your Alabama State Parks Day

Proclamation

By the Governor of Alabama

WHEREAS, the Alabama State Parks System is comprised of 19 state parks that expand nearly 48,000 acres of land and water; and

WHEREAS, the Alabama State Parks System was first created in 1939 to allow Alabamians the opportunity to enjoy the state’s natural resources; and

WHEREAS, in 2014, the Alabama State Parks System had 4.6 million visitors all over the state of Alabama; and

WHEREAS, studies demonstrate that Alabama gains a significant economic return on the state’s investment in the State Parks System; and

WHEREAS, the State Parks seek to promote enjoyment of Alabama’s natural resources and ensure that future generations will be able to enjoy these resources as well; and

WHEREAS, in recognition and in celebration of the contributions of the Alabama State Parks System and the thousands of people employed by the system, September 24th, 2016 will be dedicated in their honor:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim September 24th, 2016, as

Love Your Alabama State Parks Day

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 1st day of September 2016.

Robert Bentley

Governor