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WHEREAS, Alaska is filled with more sustainable energy potential than nearly any place on earth and has produced this energy under the highest environmental standards for decades. That potential includes generation from renewable sources such as wind, solar, hydro,...

WHEREAS, entrepreneurs and small businesses play a crucial role in the economic success of our cities, State, and Country; and WHEREAS, Alaska’s entrepreneurial ecosystem helps foster innovation and economic growth allowing communities to preserve their unique...

WHEREAS, protecting the health and wellness of all Alaskans is essential to ensuring a stronger future for our families and communities; and WHEREAS, suicide is the most tragic consequence of mental and emotional illness and distress, and remains one of the leading...

WHEREAS, education is the foundation for individual opportunity, family stability and community prosperity, and adult education and family literacy programs play a vital role in ensuring that all Alaskans have the tools they need to succeed; and WHEREAS, Alaska...

WHEREAS, today marks 25 years since the American people experienced the worst terrorist attack on United States soil on September 11, 2001; and WHEREAS, although the attacks were intended to divide our Great Nation, Americans responded by joining together in an...

WHEREAS, ensuring that infants and children are raised in healthy, supportive environments is essential to their growth and development and to the well-being and productivity of future generations of Alaskans; and WHEREAS, consuming alcohol at any stage of...

WHEREAS, it is essential that all Alaskans recognize the critical need for affordable, accessible, and high-quality substance abuse treatment; and WHEREAS, substance abuse, co-occurring mental disorders, and related physical illnesses are significant public health...

WHEREAS, the State of Alaska values the lives of dogs and cats and supports adoption; and WHEREAS, a 90 percent save rate of dogs and cats who are unowned will be achieved if more Alaskans seeking a pet choose to adopt from their local animal shelter or rescue...

WHEREAS, the State of Alaska is committed to ensuring the safety and security of its residents and those visiting our state by ensuring that our medical centers have a sufficient supply of blood; and WHEREAS, a local in-state sufficient blood supply is crucial for...

WHEREAS, our children are our most precious resource, and their well-being is vital to a bright future for Alaska; and WHEREAS, cancer is a life-altering diagnosis for anyone, and its impact is felt more profoundly when it touches a child and their family; and...

WHEREAS, Alaska is a state rich in energy with an abundance of natural resources and remains committed to their responsible development to promote long-term prosperity for all Alaskans; and WHEREAS, hydropower plays a vital role in Alaska’s energy landscape,...

WHEREAS, fentanyl is a highly addictive synthetic opioid that is 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine. It is made legally and used pharmaceutically but has also become a prevalent substance in counterfeit pills and is frequently...

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...

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...

WHEREAS, since before World War II, the Alaska National Guard has acted as a first line of defense for the United States of America; and WHEREAS, the Alaska National Guard serves our Nation when called by federal service, and Alaska National Guard members stand...

WHEREAS, Rural Transit Day has been celebrated since July 16, 2020, highlighting the ways in which agencies recognize and support the specialized needs of rural passengers and staff; and WHEREAS, as the reliance on rural transit has increased, so has the need to...