Proclamations
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the 2.9 million breast cancer survivors living in the United States today are a testament to the importance of promoting awareness about breast cancer; and WHEREAS, breast canc…
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
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WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that nearly a quarter million children living in the United States have blood lead levels high enough to cause signific…
National Colonial Heritage Month
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WHEREAS, the National Society of Colonial Dames XVII Century of Alabama is sponsoring National Colonial Heritage Month during the month of October 2013; and WHEREAS, National Colonial H…
Public Power Week
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WHEREAS, many residents in the state of Alabama enjoy the benefits of consumer-owned, not-for-profit public power in this state: and WHEREAS, these consumer-owned electric utilities are…
National Dyslexia Awareness Month
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WHEREAS, dyslexia is a specific learning disability, that is neurobiological in origin and is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spel…
Earth Science Week
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WHEREAS, geology and the other earth sciences are fundamental to the safety, health and welfare of Alabamians and to the economy of Alabama; and WHEREAS, the earth sciences are integral…
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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WHEREAS, domestic violence hurts Alabama families, our children and our communities; and WHEREAS, domestic violence is a learned behavior and often begins in youth dating relationships;…
We Card Awareness Month
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WHEREAS, Alabama law prohibits the sale of tobacco products to persons under the age of 19; and WHEREAS, We Card Awareness Month is a retail education and training effort to boost Alaba…
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…
Infection Prevention Week
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WHEREAS, the Alabama members of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) are proud to support the International Infection Prevention Week in each…