State of Alaska > Governor > Proclamations
11/14/09 ~ Alaska Day of Prayer for Children
WHEREAS, Alaska’s children are our greatest asset, and are the future of our state; and
11/13/09 ~ School Principal Recognition Day
WHEREAS, Alaska’s future depends on our children’s education, with schools that prepare the next generation of professionals, political leaders, artists, educators, and citizens to contribute to a healthy and prosperous society; and
11/11/09 ~ Veterans and Remembrance Day
WHEREAS, each year on November 11, Alaskans join the rest of the nation in honoring the men and women who have answered the call to duty, selflessly sacrificing to serve our country; and
11/09/09 ~ Women Veterans Day
WHEREAS, Alaska salutes and remembers the millions of American women who have fought for our nation – from the War of Independence, when women who felt the call to serve disguised themselves as men to join the Continental Army, to today’s fight for freedom; and
11/08/09 ~ Alaska Nurse Practitioner Week
WHEREAS, there are more than 125,000 licensed Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in the United States with more than 650 licensed in Alaska, providing high-quality, cost-effective
11/01/09 ~ Adoption Awareness Month
WHEREAS, the safety, nurturing, and development of Alaska’s children is the foundation on which we are building the future of our great state; and
11/01/09 ~ Grief Awareness Week
WHEREAS, each year approximately 5,000 people die in Alaska, leaving family members, friends, and colleagues to mourn their loss and adjust to the void that the death of a loved one leaves; and
11/01/09 ~ Day of the Deployed
WHEREAS, the United States is kept strong and free by the loyal citizens who protect our country and serve in the armed forces; and
11/01/09 ~ Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
WHEREAS, in 1906, the German neurologist and psychologist Dr. Alois Alzheimer described a progressive, degenerative brain disease caused by “plaques and tangles,” now known as Alzheimer’s disease; and
11/01/09 ~ Hire A Veteran Month
WHEREAS, throughout our nation's history, the freedoms we hold dear have been protected by the brave men and women of our armed forces. From the fields and forests of war-torn Europe to the jungles of Southeast Asia, from the deserts of Iraq to the mountains of Afghanistan, brave patriots have protected our nation's ideals, rescued millions from tyranny, and helped spread freedom around the globe; and
11/01/09 ~ Epilepsy Awareness Month
WHEREAS, epilepsy is a neurological condition characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures; and
11/01/09 ~ Avalanche Awareness Education Month
WHEREAS, Alaska continues to rank number one in the nation for avalanche deaths per capita; and
11/01/09 ~ Alaska Native Heritage Month
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska honors and recognizes the indigenous people of our State and nation; and
11/01/09 ~ Scholarship Month
WHEREAS, for Alaskans considering pursuing postsecondary education or job training for themselves or their families, cost can often be a barrier to higher education; and
10/23/09 ~ Red Ribbon Week
WHEREAS, across the State of Alaska, families have been plagued by the problems associated with alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use, to the detriment of the health and safety of Alaskan families and communities; and
10/22/09 ~ Lights On After School Day
WHEREAS, after-school programs provide safe, challenging, and engaging learning experiences that help children develop social, emotional, physical, and academic skills; and
10/18/09 ~ Alaska Territorial Guard Day
WHEREAS, Alaska Territorial Governor Ernest Gruening feared Alaska would be the next target for attack following the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941 and knew the United States did not have the extra soldiers and equipment to protect and defend his Territory; and
10/04/09 ~ Alaska Taiwan Friendship Week
WHEREAS, the friendship between the people of Alaska and Taiwan continues to foster increased understanding and international cooperation; and
10/01/09 ~ Domestic Violence Awareness Month
WHEREAS, domestic violence is a crime that affects communities all across Alaska; and
10/01/09 ~ Healthy Futures Quarter
WHEREAS, Alaska’s citizens are facing an epidemic of chronic disease due in large part to sedentary lifestyles and poor diets; and