Proclamations
American Eagle Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the bald eagle was designated as the United States of America’s national emblem on June 20, 1782 by our country’s founding fathers at the Second Continental Congress; and W…
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, fibromyalgia is a chronic pain illness which affects more than 10 million people in the United States as a primary illness and millions more as a secondary illness (two to six …
Vascular Nurses Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the second week of June is designated as Vascular Nurses Week; and WHEREAS, there are 3.1 million licensed registered nurses in the United States, and vascular nurses comprise …
Rosie the Riveter Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, National Rosie the Riveter Day is a collective effort to raise awareness of the 16 million working women during World War II; and WHEREAS, this proclamation serves as a means f…
Older Americans Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, Alabama has more than 930,000 citizens ages 60 and older; and WHEREAS, the Alabama Department of Senior Services and the Area Agencies on Aging are committed to helping all ind…
Travel and Tourism Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, travel is important to the nation’s economic prosperity, its image abroad, to business wealth and to individual travelers; and WHEREAS, travel to and within the United States…
Senior Corps Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, older Americans bring a lifetime of skills and experience as parents, workers and citizens that can be tapped to meet challenges in our communities; and WHEREAS, for more than …
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Awareness Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disorder characterized by fragile bones that break easily and is also known as brittle bone disease; an individual is born with this d…
Correctional Employees Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, correctional employees work to provide a safe, secure and humane environment for both staff and offenders by prioritizing safety, while carrying out the mandates of the legisla…
Alabama State Employee Recognition Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, state employees are an invaluable resource to the State of Alabama; and WHEREAS, Alabama is served by loyal employees in many essential areas including economic development and…