WHEREAS, the United States Coast Guard has courageously protected our country’s shores since August 4, 1790, and is the nation’s oldest continuous seafaring service; and WHEREAS, nearly three-quarters of Alaskans reside along our 47,300 miles of coastline, and the...

WHEREAS, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) proclaimed the first National Farmers Market Week in 1999 to raise awareness of efforts nationwide for producers to sell directly to customers; and WHEREAS, a farmers market is an organized assembly of food...

WHEREAS, for over fifty years, community health centers have delivered accessible and affordable healthcare to underserved and uninsured members of communities across the Nation; and WHEREAS, a community health center’s board is comprised of patients to ensure that...

WHEREAS, Alaskans enjoy a variety of outdoor activities throughout the year, and many of those activities, from hiking and hunting to recreational shooting, involve the use of firearms; and WHEREAS, many Alaskans rely on and take pride in the ability to use firearms...