State of Alaska > Governor > Proclamations
07/01/09 ~ Clean Beaches Week
WHEREAS, beaches represent a critical part of our natural heritage and a beautiful part of the American landscape, especially in Alaska; and
06/27/09 ~ Polynesian Flag Day
WHEREAS, Polynesian Flag Day commemorates the first raising of the American flag on Tutuila Island in American Samoa by the United States Navy on April 17, 1900; and
06/27/09 ~ Scottish American Day
WHEREAS, this year marks the 28th anniversary of the Annual Alaskan Scottish Highland Games and Gathering of the Clans at Eagle River; and
06/22/09 ~ Alaska Pollinator Week
WHEREAS, pollinator species such as birds and insects are essential partners of farmers and ranchers in producing much of our food supply; and
06/22/09 ~ International Order of the Rainbow for Girls Week
WHEREAS, Alaska’s International Order of the Rainbow for Girls will hold its 47th Grand Assembly this year in Fairbanks; and
06/21/09 ~ Alaska Pacific University’s 50th Anniversary Week
WHEREAS, the education of the citizenry serves an important public purpose; and
06/21/09 ~ Alaska Invasive Weeds Awareness Week
WHEREAS, the introduction and spread of invasive and noxious weeds each spring threaten our environment and economy by impacting the health of our valued natural resources; and
06/21/09 ~ Lightning Safety Awareness Week
WHEREAS, in most years, lightning kills more people in the United States than tornadoes or hurricanes, and is every year a major cause of storm-related deaths; and
06/20/09 ~ Juneteenth Day
WHEREAS, Juneteenth is an annual holiday commemorating the ending of slavery – the oldest celebration of its kind. Its roots go back to June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce the war’s end and that all slaves were now free. That news took two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, which had become official January 1, 1863; and
06/20/09 ~ Korea-Alaska Friendship Day
WHEREAS, the state of Alaska honors the commitment of the Republic of Korea to the citizens of Alaska to continue strong international relations with the re-establishment of the Korea Consular Office in Anchorage; and
06/15/09 ~ Men’s Health Awareness Week
WHEREAS, the state of Alaska is committed to the prevention of illness and the promotion of good health among all its residents; and
06/14/09 ~ Flag Day
WHEREAS, each year, we set aside June 14 to commemorate the day in 1777 when the Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of our Republic. It was during this time that the Continental Congress declared we are one nation, under one flag, united for the cause of liberty and justice for all; and
06/14/09 ~ Day of the Noncommissioned Officer
WHEREAS, the United States Army's Noncommissioned Officer Corps, the backbone of the Army, has served our country with distinction in every conflict in which the United States has participated; and
06/14/09 ~ Day of the Hoonah Fire’s 65th Anniversary
WHEREAS, Hoonah, an island community, is located on the north shore of Chichagof island in the heart of Southeast Alaska, and is home to more than 800 rural citizens; and
06/10/09 ~ Global Food Alaska Days
WHEREAS, agriculture, fishing, and hunting are the foundation of every civilization and are integral in Alaska; and
06/08/09 ~ Automotive Service Professionals Week
WHEREAS, the automotive service professional, an invaluable member of the automotive service industry in Alaska, is a highly trained and skilled individual; and
06/06/09 ~ National Trails Day
WHEREAS, National Trails Day is recognized annually in every state on the first Saturday of June; and
06/06/09 ~ Fishing Week
WHEREAS, fishing is not only an Alaska pastime, but also a way of life for many communities in our great state; and
06/06/09 ~ Auburn Founders Day
WHEREAS, as we celebrate 50 years of statehood, let us honor one of the great men in the history of our state, Secretary of State William Henry Seward, of Auburn, New York; and
06/03/09 ~ Dutch Harbor Remembrance Day
WHEREAS, on June 3, 1942, World War II came to Alaska when the Japanese launched Kate bombers from two of their aircraft carriers and bombed Dutch Harbor on Amaknak Island; and