Proclamations
Family Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, children are coming of age in a world where electronic devices have replaced the playground, televisions have preempted conversation, bullying is increasing and pressure to use…
Employ Older Workers Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, America is witnessing a dramatic growth in its population of those 55 or older, a trend that will continue well into the 21st century; and WHEREAS, the graying of our populatio…
National Estuaries Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the Weeks Bay Estuary Research Reserve, the Mobile Bay National Estuary Program, Mobile Bay and Perdido Bay are integral to the state of Alabama; and WHEREAS, estuary regions a…
Prisoner of War (POW)/Missing In Action (MIA) Recognition Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the men and women of America’s Armed Forces have fought to preserve, protect and defend our freedoms and values; and WHEREAS, more than 73,000 soldiers are Missing in Action …
American Legion Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the American Legion was chartered by Congress on September 16, 1919, as a wartime veterans organization based on the four pillars of Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation, Nation…
Direct Support Professional Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, direct support workers, direct care workers, personal assistants and in-home support workers are the primary providers of publicly funded, long-term support and services for mi…
Patriot Day & National Day of Service and Remembrance
Proclamations
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2001, the peace and security of our nation was shattered by terrorist attacks that killed thousands of innocent and brave people at the World Trade Center Towe…
National Assisted Living Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, assisted living is a long term care service that fosters choice, dignity, independence and autonomy in our elderly nationwide; WHEREAS, there are 340 licensed assisted living f…
National Payroll Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the American Payroll Association and more than 21,000 members have launched a nationwide public awareness campaign, paying tribute to more than 156 million employees in the Uni…
Hunger Action Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, hunger and poverty are issues of grave concern in the United States and the State of Alabama; and WHEREAS, the state of Alabama is committed to taking steps to raise awareness …