Safe Boating Week May 21, 2022 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 […]
Arbor Day May 16, 2022 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, […]
Peace Officers Memorial Day & Alaska Law Enforcement Week May 15, 2022 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 […]
Alaska Mining Day May 10, 2022 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 […]
Nurses Week & School Nurses Day May 6, 2022 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 […]