Proclamations
Autism Awareness Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, Autism is a lifelong neurological disorder with current statistics bringing it to one in one hundred ten children being diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder; and WHEREAS,…
American Red Cross Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the American Red Cross is on the front lines every day, donating blood, volunteering time, offering lifesaving courses and providing financial donations to those in need; and W…
American Collegiate Hockey Association Week
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WHEREAS, the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) is a chartered non-profit corporation that is the national governing body of non-varsity college ice hockey in the United Stat…
Alabama National Board Certified Teacher Week
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WHEREAS, National Board Certification is an advanced teaching credential achieved upon completion of a voluntary and rigorous assessment program designed to recognize effective and acco…
The 2015 Arbor Day Community
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WHEREAS, trees are vital to the quality of life of all of Alabama’s citizens; and WHEREAS, the state of Alabama celebrates Arbor Week the last full week in February each year; and…
Arbor Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the economic and aesthetic welfare of the people of Alabama is largely dependent on the trees and forest lands of the state; and WHEREAS, everyone in Alabama benefits either di…
Black History Month
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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…