WHEREAS, the State of Alaska is thankful for the continuation of strong international relations with the Republic of Korea and appreciates the Korean community’s many contributions to the economic and cultural diversity of the Last Frontier; and WHEREAS, the Korea Consular Office in Anchorage is a sign of the commitment between the citizens of Alaska […]

WHEREAS, Alaska’s youth are the future of our Great State, and it is vital for us to provide them with the educational opportunities necessary to achieve their full potential; and WHEREAS, one such opportunity is Lemonade Day, a national program offering our children the chance to learn and apply entrepreneurial thinking through the act of […]

WHEREAS, Alaska has an abundance of plant and animal species that enhance the natural beauty of our great state, and contribute to the health of our ecosystems and industries; and WHEREAS, pollination plays a vital role in the health of our forests, grasslands, and other biodiverse environments, which provide forage, fish and wildlife, timber, water, […]

WHEREAS, the State of Alaska celebrates Juneteenth, a blending of “June” and “nineteenth,” on the third Saturday in June, which is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States; and WHEREAS, this commemoration dates back to June 19, 1865 when Union Soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, arrived in […]

WHEREAS, Alaska’s vast natural environment includes terrestial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems supporting native populations of wild plants, fish and wildlife, as well as cultivated crops and livestock; and WHEREAS, the introduction and spread of harmful non-native species, also known as invasive species, can alter operations of established natural systems, including the flow of water, the […]