October, 2016 Archives
National Bullying Prevention Month
Proclamations
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, bullying is physical, verbal, sexual, or emotional harm or intimidation intentionally directed at a person or group of people; and WHERE…
Mental Illness Awareness Week
Proclamations
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, the Alabama Department of Mental Health serves more than 230,000 people through a broad network of state mental illness and intellectual…
Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week
Proclamations
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, an estimated 2,600 men in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer each year and an estimated 450 men each year will die from …
Lights on Afterschool Day
Proclamations
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, the citizens of the State of Alabama stand firmly committed to quality afterschool programs and opportunities because they provide learn…
International Alpha Delta Kappa Month
Proclamations
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, women in education constitute a great portion of the nation’s work force, and are constantly striving to serve their communities and n…
Dysautonomia Awareness Month
Proclamations
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, dysautonomia is a group of medical conditions that result in a malfunction of the autonomic nervous system, which is responsible for “…
Don’t Look Away Day
Proclamations
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, every nine seconds in the United States a woman is assaulted or beaten; and WHEREAS, around the world, at least one in every three women…
Disability Employment Awareness Month
Proclamations
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, people with disabilities represent the largest minority in our state and nation and include every race, color, creed, national origin, a…
Careers in Construction Month
Proclamations
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, Careers in Construction Month is an annual month designated to increase Public awareness and appreciation of construction craft professi…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Proclamations
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer among women; and WHEREAS, breast cancer can be attributed to many factors, inclu…