Proclamations
Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo Days
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo is the Official Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo in the State of Alabama; and WHEREAS, 260 individuals participated in the first Alabama Deep Sea Fishi…
Adopt-A-School Day
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WHEREAS, initiated in 1985, the Adopt-A-School program is an effective grassroots partnership between education and the business and private sectors of Tuscaloosa County. It is a joint …
Year of the Nurse
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WHEREAS, the Nurses Board of Examination and Registration of Alabama, later renamed the Alabama Board of Nursing, was formed in 1915; and WHEREAS, the Alabama Board of Nursing is charge…
Sexual Assault and Rape Awareness Month
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WHEREAS, one American is sexually assaulted every two minutes; and WHEREAS, about 49 percent of rape victims are under the age of 18, and about 21 percent are under the age of 12; and W…
National Women’s Health Week
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WHEREAS, National Women’s Health Week celebrates the extraordinary progress in women’s health and recognizes that more needs to be done to safeguard the health of women for …
National Water Safety Month
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WHEREAS, citizens of Alabama recognize the vital role that swimming and aquatic activities play in maintaining good physical and mental health, and enhancing the quality of life for all…
Public Works Week
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WHEREAS, public works infrastructure, facilities and services are of vital importance to sustainable communities and to the health, safety and well-being of the people of Alabama; and, …
National Nursing Home Week
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WHEREAS, the citizens of Alabama now residing in nursing homes have contributed immeasurably to the heritage, success and growth of our state; and WHEREAS, our nursing home residents of…
NASA Day
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WHEREAS, NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center has, in the 55 years since its creation in 1960, contributed numerous advancements rocket propulsion technology that have landed a man on …
Food Allergy Awareness Week
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WHEREAS, as many as 15 million Americans have food allergies, including nearly six million children under the age of 18; and WHEREAS, research shows that the prevalence of food allergy …