Proclamations
Pro Bono Month
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WHEREAS, one in every four Alabamians who live in poverty experience legal problems. The majority of these problems are civil problems, consumer issues (creditor harassment, utility non…
General Aviation Appreciation Month
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WHEREAS, Orville and Wilbur Wright established the state’s first civilian flying field on the grounds of a former cotton field near Montgomery, Alabama, in March 1910; and WHEREAS, th…
Cyber Security Awareness Month
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WHEREAS, we recognize the vital role that technology has in our daily lives and in the future of our Nation, whereby today many citizens, schools, libraries, businesses and other organi…
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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WHEREAS, domestic violence hurts Alabama families, our children and our communities; and WHEREAS, in 2013, 20,489 domestic violence assaults were reported in Alabama; and WHEREAS, one i…
National Public Lands Day
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WHEREAS, America’s system of public lands includes parks, unique landscapes, forests, wildlife refuges, historic trails, natural streams and wetlands, nature centers, gardens and othe…
First Responders Appreciation Day
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WHEREAS, First Responders are a vital part of our communities, standing ready to deal with emergencies and volunteering in our schools and community organizations; and WHEREAS, First Re…
Surgical Technologist Week
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WHEREAS, the Association of Surgical Technologists was officially created as a nonprofit educational association in 1969 with the support of the Association of PeriOperative Registered …
U.S. Marshals Day
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WHEREAS, the act to establish the Judicial Court of the United States was approved September 24, 1789, and directed the appointment of United States Marshals and launched the United S…
Constitution Week
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WHEREAS, September 17, 2014, marks the 227th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States of America at the Constitutional Convention, providing a historic opport…
Alabama Retail Day
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WHEREAS, every day, Alabama retailers sell the quality produce grown in Alabama and the world-class goods made in Alabama as well as those produced and made throughout the world; and WH…