Proclamations

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, according to the American Childhood Cancer Organization, 43 children per day or 15,780 children are diagnosed with cancer annually in th…

30th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, the 30th annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup Day will be held on September 16, 2017 with the theme of Get the Trash Out of the Splash; and WH…

The Knights of Columbus Intellectual Disabilities Awareness Month
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, in America, millions of people with intellectual disabilities and their families rely on the support and understanding of others; and WH…

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…