Proclamations

Prescribed Fire Awareness Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, prescribed burning is the skilled application of fire under planned weather and fuel conditions to achieve specific management objectives; and WHEREAS, prescribed burning is a …

Engineers Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, Engineers Week is an annual event to increase public awareness and appreciation of engineers and their work; and WHEREAS, engineers unite with the public annually in February t…

Donated Dental Services Recognition Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, in 1998 Dental Lifeline Network/Alabama and the Alabama Dental Association established the Donated Dental Services (DDS) Program; and WHEREAS, through the DDS Program, dentists…

Catholic Schools Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the Catholic schools of Alabama, and of the entire nation, traditionally have provided outstanding education to those who have attended them, thus contributing to the welfare o…

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, Alabama is fortunate to be home to more than 1,400 certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists who live and work all across our state; and WHEREAS, Certified Registered Nurse Anest…

Financial Fitness Friday
Proclamations
WHEREAS, Regions Bank’s mission is to achieve superior economic value for its shareholders over time by making life better for customers, associates and communities and creating share…

Camellia Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the camellia japonica (Japanese Camellia) became the official state flower of Alabama by Act of the Legislature signed by Governor John Patterson in 1959; and WHEREAS, the bill…

Ben’s Beginners Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the second annual Ben’s Beginners Cooking Contest is hosted by the Uncle Ben’s Brand, which is the number-one selling brand of rice in the United States; and WHEREAS, the c…

James D. Martin Day
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WHEREAS, it is with great respect and gratitude that James D. Martin is commended for his service to the state of Alabama; and WHEREAS, after studying at Massey Business College and Bir…

Alabama Red Ribbon Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, communities across the United States have been plagued by the numerous problems associated with illicit drug use and drug trafficking; and WHEREAS, there is hope in winning the…