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Mary Sue Bennett Day
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WHEREAS, Mary Sue Bennett was born on October 2, 1941, in Joplin, Missouri; and WHEREAS, Mary Sue Bennett received her Associate of Arts degree in May 1961 from Joplin Junior College; i…
Cancer Survivors Day
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WHEREAS, a cancer survivor is defined as anyone living with a history of cancer – from the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of life, and there are nearly 14 million cancer su…
Hypoparathyroidism Awareness Day
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WHEREAS, hypoparathyroidism is a rare medical disorder that affects less 100,000 Americans, but is growing at an alarming rate due to an increase in thyroid cancer and parathyroid surge…
Let’s Move! Day
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WHEREAS, Camp Faith Pine Mountain Enrichment Services, Inc., is celebrating 14 years of service providing positive and enriching activities to children and youth in Harris, Meriwether, …
Chess Day
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WHEREAS, chess has been played for centuries by millions of people around the world and is one the greatest of mind sports; and WHEREAS, the game of chess was a favorite pastime of seve…
National Missing Children’s Day
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WHEREAS, according to the U.S. Department of Justice, an estimated 800,000 children are reported missing each year; and WHEREAS, on average, approximately 2,000 children are reported mi…
Caribbean Heritage Month
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WHEREAS, the state of Alabama is home to many individuals of diverse cultures, heritages and backgrounds, which make our state unique and endearing to all; and WHEREAS, immigrants from …
Alabama Employees Health and Fitness Day
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WHEREAS, the National Association of Health and Fitness is presenting Global Employee Health and Fitness Month from May 1 through May 31, 2013; and WHEREAS, the Alabama Governor’s Com…
Small Business Week
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WHEREAS, during Small Business Week, we honor the courage, tenacity and innovation of the small business men and women of the state of Alabama; their dedication and entrepreneurial spir…
Perioperative Nurse Week
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WHEREAS, perioperative nurses specialize in the care of patients immediately before, during and after surgical intervention; and WHEREAS, serving in settings ranging from traditional ho…