Child Care Provider Appreciation Day May 6, 2022 WHEREAS, children are Alaska’s most valuable asset and the future of our Great State. High quality care, stimulating learning environments, and positive early experiences help prepare them for a bright and successful future; and WHEREAS, parents are the most important caregivers in children’s development, guiding and nurturing them through the stages of childhood to become […]
National Day of Prayer May 5, 2022 WHEREAS, in 1952, a joint resolution by Congress declared an annual day of prayer, and in 1988 the law was amended, permanently setting the day as the first Thursday in May each year; and WHEREAS, faith has played a significant role in American history, inspiring the masses to seek unity through such tradition as days […]
Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Day May 5, 2022 WHEREAS, all Alaskans have the right to safety and justice; and WHEREAS, there is a nationwide crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous persons (MMIP) and a serious problem in Alaska; and WHEREAS, the Urban Indian Health Institute’s (UIHI) 2018 report ranked Alaska as fourth among states and Anchorage as third among cities in the United […]
Wildland Fire Prevention and Preparedness Week May 4, 2022 WHEREAS, public and firefighter safety is the first priority in all wildland fire management activities within our state, and agencies and organizations in Alaska share common goals to provide protection and reduce loss of life and property while preserving and enhancing the health of forests and wetlands; and WHEREAS, Alaska’s vast expanses of wildlands serve […]
Agriculture Day May 3, 2022 WHEREAS, agriculture plays an integral role in the success of every civilization, and was instrumental to the settlement of Alaska. From farmers feeding the miners of the 1800’s gold rush to the settlers of the Tanana Valley, Alaskan frontiersman have seen the potential for agriculture and development in Alaskan communities; and WHEREAS, Alaska’s 1,050 farms […]