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WHEREAS, medical laboratory professionals contribute to the overall health of our State by providing timely and accurate test results; and WHEREAS, the profession includes pathologists, pathologist assistants, medical laboratory scientists, medical laboratory...

WHEREAS, throughout our country, millions of people of all ages and from all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds are victimized by crime each year; and WHEREAS, those who have fallen victim to crime are not always identified or open about their experiences, and...

WHEREAS, situations that require the assistance of law enforcement, firefighters, or emergency medical responders can occur at any time; and WHEREAS, when an emergency occurs, the prompt response of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and paramedics is...

WHEREAS, each Alaskan Spring brings the potential for dangerous flooding caused by ice jams in rivers, coastal storm surges, heavy precipitation, and rapid thawing of winter snow and ice that endangers lives, property, and local economies along our waterways; and...

WHEREAS, children are our most precious resource, and the early years of a child’s life are vital for social and cognitive development; and WHEREAS, a brighter future for Alaska depends on the quality of early childhood experiences provided to our children today,...

WHEREAS, for nearly two and a half centuries, men and women in the United States Armed Forces have served our Nation with courage, honor, devotion, and sacrifice; and WHEREAS, on this day in 1942, the largest number of Americans to ever surrender were captured by...

WHEREAS, April 6-12, 2026, marks National Public Health Week, with the theme “Ready. Set. Action!” highlighting the vital role that science, legislation, and community partnerships play in improving the health of all Americans; and WHEREAS, public health...

WHEREAS, on the 25th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Alaskans are reminded that we must keep working together to prevent sexual assault and increase public awareness of the support groups that provide resources to survivors and those at risk; and...

WHEREAS, each year, Alaska’s underground utility infrastructure is jeopardized by unintentional damage by those who fail to have underground facilities located prior to excavation; and WHEREAS, the consequences of damage to buried facilities can include service...

WHEREAS, every person is endowed with human dignity and value, and those who have faltered should be given the opportunity to become contributing members of our Great State once again; and WHEREAS, approximately 80 million Americans have a criminal record, with...

WHEREAS, many Alaskans serve in the United States military, and military members sacrifice time with their families and loved ones to protect the security and freedom of our Great Nation; and WHEREAS, we recognize and commend the children in our communities who...

WHEREAS, every child is entitled to love, care, security, and protection from abuse, exploitation, and neglect, and we must protect our children’s inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; and WHEREAS, child abuse affects millions of...

WHEREAS, Alaska is blessed with an abundance of wildlife and the State’s healthy wildlife populations have a significant impact on the Alaskan way of life; and WHEREAS, our State is notably home to all three species of North American bears, including approximately...

WHEREAS, Alaska is comprised of many languages, belief systems, and traditions that strengthen the cultural fabric of our State; and WHEREAS, we respect the heritage and traditions of all cultures in our communities, and we are proud to be Alaskans with diverse...

WHEREAS, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson worked tirelessly to advocate for the values of education, morality, and civic duty throughout his life, and in 1978, the United States Congress validated Rabbi Schneerson’s efforts with the proclamation of Education and...

WHEREAS, countless courageous individuals have bravely answered our Country’s call to patriotic duty throughout the history of Alaska and the Nation; and WHEREAS, the Vietnam War lasted for almost two decades, making it one of the longest military conflicts in...

WHEREAS, emergency preparedness is essential for protecting lives during times of crisis, and as one of the world’s most seismically active regions, Alaska is highly vulnerable to earthquakes; and WHEREAS, of the 20 largest earthquakes in United States history,...

WHEREAS, emergency preparedness at state, regional, and local levels is extremely vital for survival in times of crisis; and WHEREAS, Alaska is one of the world’s most seismically active regions and has the most coastline of any U.S. state, and its coastlines...

WHEREAS, our Nation has been shaped by the actions of women of every socioeconomic background and they represent a significant portion of the workforce, playing a role in every field of professional employment; and WHEREAS, construction professionals play a vital...

WHEREAS, the American Red Cross is one of the Nation’s oldest and most recognized humanitarian organizations, and has long been a symbol of the compassion and selflessness that defines the American way of life; and WHEREAS, the American Red Cross provides care to...

WHEREAS, more than an estimated 11,500 Alaskan children, adults, as well as their families include people who experience developmental disabilities and they enrich our communities with their strengths, perspectives and contributions; and WHEREAS, developmental...

WHEREAS, a rare disease or disorder is a physical condition that affects fewer than 200,000 people. There are over 10,000 rare diseases that together affect approximately 30 million Americans; and WHEREAS, there are many different causes of rare diseases and...

WHEREAS, born in Petersburg, Alaska, on July 4, 1911, Elizabeth Peratrovich was an Alaska Native woman of the Tlingit nation who was instrumental in the campaign against ending the discrimination that plagued the Alaska territory, and in doing so, she left a...