WHEREAS, Alaska offers unlimited outdoor activities on the multitude of available waterways; from kayaking to river rafting, sport fishing to boating, Alaska’s lakes, rivers, and coastline are used for recreation, work, and transportation; and WHEREAS, Alaska has one of the highest overall percentage of boat-owning households and boating fatality rates in the nation, with most […]

WHEREAS, Arbor Day was first recognized by the State of Alaska in 1966, with the intent “to increase public awareness of the vital importance of the conservation and propagation of trees and forests to the everyday life of the citizens of Alaska”; and WHEREAS, trees benefit our communities in many ways: they absorb air pollutants, […]

WHEREAS, in 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the week in which it falls as National Police Week. We carry on this tradition of recognition and remembrance as a demonstration of honor and respect for the sacrifices of our law enforcement officers; and […]

WHEREAS, Alaska’s expansive landscapes are known to contain tremendous deposits of gold, silver, lead, zinc, copper, coal, gravel, rare earth minerals, and other critical and strategic minerals which are an essential component of our nation’s economic and national security; and WHEREAS, the development of these vital minerals and other natural resources laid the foundation for […]

WHEREAS, nurses are a critical part of health care in Alaska, and the men and women who choose this field of work are devoted, professional, and expertly trained. They bring compassion, understanding, and comfort to patients while using their advanced medical knowledge and clinical skills to deliver high quality care; and WHEREAS, these dedicated and […]