Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 17, 2022 WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dream of expanding equality and justice for all helped advance our Nation and redirect the conversation about race for generations of Americans; and WHEREAS, born during a time of heightened racial discrimination and oppression in the Nation, he excelled in his studies, obtained his doctorate in theology, and served […]
Alaska Law Enforcement Appreciation Day January 9, 2022 WHEREAS, the safety and wellbeing of all Alaskans is the first priority and highest calling of the State of Alaska. It is important that all citizens know and understand the duties and responsibilities of their law enforcement officers and agencies; and WHEREAS, we recognize the sacrifices made by our law enforcement officers who put their […]
Mentoring Month January 1, 2022 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 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 can help boost confidence, build […]
Hobo Jim Day December 21, 2021 WHEREAS, Jim Varsos, widely known as Hobo Jim, was born in 1952 in Indiana. Raised in Madison, Wisconsin, Hobo Jim had a love for music from a young age, and picked up the guitar at age 12; and WHEREAS, his lifelong dream of becoming a country musician led him to move to Nashville. After spending […]
50th Anniversary of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act December 18, 2021 WHEREAS, the United States of America and the State of Alaska had a duty to resolve the land claims of the Alaska Native peoples, and the settlement of those claims was integral to the future of Alaska and the country. The discovery of oil at Prudhoe Bay in 1968 created a sense of urgency in […]