Veterans and Remembrance Day November 8, 2018 NOW THEREFORE, I, Bill Walker, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, do hereby proclaim November 11, 2018 as: Veterans and Remembrance Day in Alaska, and call on all citizens to honor our veterans for their service, encourage employers to provide job opportunities for those who served, and applaud the incredible bravery of our veterans and members of the United States Armed Forces by participating in appropriate ceremonies and expressions of gratitude, as we honor one century of exceptional valor. Read more
Governor Walker lowers flags to half-staff in honor of Thousand Oaks shooting victims November 8, 2018 Governor Bill Walker today ordered all Alaska and U.S. flags be flown at half-staff in honor of the victims and survivors of a shooting at country western bar in Thousand Oaks, California. Read more
Alaska Native Heritage Month November 6, 2018 NOW THEREFORE, I, Bill Walker, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, do hereby proclaim November 2018 as: Alaska Native Heritage Month in Alaska, and encourage all Alaskans to celebrate the rich history and cultural heritage of Alaska Natives. Read more
Alaska Apprenticeship Week November 6, 2018 NOW THEREFORE, I, Bill Walker, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, do hereby proclaim November 12 – 18, 2018 as: Alaska Apprenticeship Week and thank employers, labor unions, community partners, training institutions, and the Federal government for their collective work to help develop Alaska’s workforce using Registered Apprenticeship. Read more
Family Caregivers Month October 30, 2018 NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bill Walker, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, do hereby proclaim November 2018 as: Family Caregivers Month in Alaska, and encourage all Alaskans to recognize the importance of family caregivers who generously care for their loved ones, and support family caregivers as they take time to rest, recharge, and care for themselves. Read more