Proclamations

Safety in the Workplace Week
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, in 2016, the state of Alabama reported 43 occupational-related fatalities; and WHEREAS, in 2016, the state of Alabama reported thousands…

International Alpha Delta Kappa Month
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, women in education constitute a great portion of the nation’s work force, and are constantly striving to serve their communities and n…

National Health Center Week
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, for over 50 years, community health centers have provided high quality, affordable, comprehensive primary and preventative health care i…

ABLE to Save Month
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, according to the U.S. Census, about 56.7 million people – 19 percent of the population in the United States – have a disability ; an…

James Taylor Pursell Day
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, James “Jimmy” Taylor Pursell was born on July 3, 1930 in Talladega, Alabama. Mr. Pursell attended Auburn University and graduated in…

National Baton Twirling Week
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, the baton twirling movement has affected the lives of American girls and boys, and now has nearly one-half million active participants; …

Canada Day
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, Canada’s national holiday is celebrated on July 1st. Canadians across the country and around the world show their pride in their histo…

Alabama High School All-Star Sports Week
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, the state of Alabama supports the concept of the student athlete and the benefits that athletic programs provide the youth of our state;…

Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo Days
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo is the Official Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo in the State of Alabama; and WHEREAS, 260 individuals particip…

Driving Force Women’s Golf Club Day
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, the Driving Force Women’s Golf Club was officially founded in 2007 by Margie L. Lee with the assistance of Sandy Osborne, Hattie Robin…