Proclamations
Narcolepsy Awareness Day in Alabama
Proclamations
WHEREAS, narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder caused by the brain’s inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles; and WHEREAS, narcolepsy affects an estimated one in every 2,000 A…
World Down Syndrome Awareness Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, according to the National Down Syndrome Society, approximately one in every 691 children are born with Down syndrome, representing approximately 6,000 births per year, leading …
Delta Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is an organization committed to rendering services on a national and international scale; and WHEREAS, the members of this outstanding …
Confederate Navy Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the Confederate States Navy was established in Montgomery, Alabama, on February 21, 1861, by the act of the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War; and WHEREAS, the Confederate Stat…
Black History Month
Proclamations
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…
Arbor Week
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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…
Alcazar Shrine Temple Day
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WHEREAS, Alcazar Shrine Temple has 1,000 members throughout the state of Alabama; and WHEREAS, Alcazar Temple Shriners are dedicated to helping the community grow and prosper by helping…
Alabama Library Legislative Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, libraries empower an individual, whether it be through developing skills to succeed in school, looking for a job, exploring possible careers or planning a retirement, people of…
Alabama Career and Technical Education Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the Association for Career and Technical Education and other national educational organizations have proclaimed the month of February as Career and Technical Education Month; a…
Grow Our Own Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the Alabama Department of Education and the Alabama Education Association (AEA) have formed a partnership dedicated to encouraging Alabama’s students to pursue a career in th…