WHEREAS, on September 11, 2001, the American people endured the worst terrorist attack on United States soil in the nation’s history; and WHEREAS, while the attacks were meant to divide our great nation, Americans responded by standing together in a remarkable display of unity, resolve, and compassion for one another that represented the best of […]

WHEREAS, every Alaskan life is precious, and the State of Alaska is committed to nurturing and cultivating healthy communities and creating opportunities for all Alaskans; and WHEREAS, Alaska’s suicide rate is twice the national average, impacting both urban and rural Alaskan communities. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for Alaska Natives between the […]

WHEREAS, suicide is a national public health challenge that causes immeasurable pain among individuals, families, and communities across the country; and WHEREAS, the number of Veteran and Military suicides has exceeded 6,000 each year from 2008-2017; and WHEREAS, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, 2nd for people ages 10-35, […]

WHEREAS, every day, many Alaskans prove that recovery from alcohol and substance use disorders is possible. At the same time, many more continue to struggle with addiction; and WHEREAS, addiction to alcohol and other drugs can trap anyone, from our neighbors to our loved ones and even ourselves. Substance abuse shatters relationships between family members, […]

WHEREAS although both men and women worked together to build our great Nation, the fundamental right to have a voice in government was not allotted to women in the United States for centuries; and WHEREAS, the decades-long public fight for women’s right to vote began on July 19, 1848 with the Seneca Falls Convention, the […]