Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 18, 2021 WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dream of advancing equality and justice for all people helped shape our nation and redirect the dialogue about race for future generations of Americans; and WHEREAS, born in 1929, during a time of heightened racial discrimination and oppression in the Nation, he excelled in his studies, obtained his doctorate […]
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day January 9, 2021 WHEREAS, the safety and wellbeing of every Alaskan is the first priority and highest calling of the State of Alaska; and WHEREAS, we are honored to stand by Alaska’s dedicated law enforcement professionals who, day after day, safeguard our families and communities, enforce the rule of law, and respond in times of crisis; and WHEREAS, […]
Mentoring Month January 1, 2021 WHEREAS, Alaska’s youth are Alaska’s future, and it is important that we strengthen and challenge their minds through effective mentoring; and WHEREAS, a mentor is a reliable presence who dedicates time to a young person to help them develop personal strength and reach their full potential through a structured and trusting relationship; and WHEREAS, mentors […]
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day December 7, 2020 WHEREAS, December 7, 2020, marks the 79th anniversary of the surprise attack on the United States at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; and WHEREAS, on this day in 1941, a military assault took place on the U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, claiming the lives of over 2,400 soldiers and citizens, and injuring over a thousand people. […]
HIV/AIDS Awareness Day December 1, 2020 WHEREAS, the health and well-being of all Alaskans is essential for a bright future; and WHEREAS, human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, is one of the most deadly infectious diseases, destroying the body’s ability to fight off infections and disease. HIV can lead to acquired immunodeficiency, or AIDS, if not treated. AIDS is the most detrimental […]