WHEREAS, since territorial days, commercial fishing has been, and continues to be, a vital aspect of Alaska’s economy; and WHEREAS, following statehood, Alaska’s government quickly took on the role of regulating fisheries, protecting rural Alaska residents’ fisheries rights, and expanding commercial agriculture within Alaska; and WHEREAS, in 1978-1979, the Alaska State Legislature created the Alaska […]

WHEREAS, Alaska is blessed with an abundance of wildlife and healthy wildlife populations have a positive impact on the Alaskan way of life; and WHEREAS, our state is notably home to all three species of North American bears, including approximately 100,000 black bear and 30,000 brown bear. Black bears occur over most of the forested […]

WHEREAS, many brave Alaskans serve in our military and sacrifice time with their families to protect the security and freedom of our great nation; and WHEREAS, Alaskans recognize and appreciate the military children in our communities who show courage, strength, and resilience as their family members serve our nation in uniform so that we may […]

WHEREAS, throughout the history of our Great State and Nation, countless courageous individuals have bravely answered the call to patriotic duty; and WHEREAS, Vietnam veterans endured unspeakable hardships and endangered their lives fighting for our American values and in the pursuit of democracy; and WHEREAS, the Vietnam war lasted for 19 years and 180 days, […]

WHEREAS, emergency preparedness is extremely vital for survival in times of crisis; and WHEREAS, as one of the world’s most seismically active regions, Alaska is highly vulnerable to earthquakes. Of the 20 largest earthquakes in United States history, 16 of them have occurred in Alaska; and WHEREAS, on March 27, 1964, Alaska was devastated by […]