WHEREAS, Centenarian’s Day is a day to celebrate and honor those who have reached the age of 100 or more; and
WHEREAS, this is a day to celebrate those among us who have lived an entire century and to share in their wisdom, work experience, community contributions and life as a whole; and
WHEREAS, Alaska’s Centenarians are esteemed members of our society, and their wealth of knowledge, practical wisdom, and vast experiences can be shared with and enrich the lives of family, friends, and neighbors, across generations; and
WHEREAS, these Centenarians have witnessed the tragedies of the Great Depression and World Wars, experienced the golden age of the radio, witnessed the invention of television, innovation of air travel, observed the exploration of space, and adapted to the digital revolution – all in one lifetime; and
WHEREAS, Centenarian’s will be with us at each point in history, and the many memories of the lives they have lived will be passed down to and shared with future generations; and
WHEREAS, The State of Alaska is committed to maintaining the safe, and healthy environments, providing access to important services, and ensuring individual choices for Alaska’s Centenarians.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Mike Dunleavy, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, do hereby proclaim September 22, 2026 as:
Centenarian’s Day
in Alaska and encourage all Alaskans to recognize and honor their invaluable contributions to our families, our communities and to Alaska.
Dated: September 22, 2026
