WHEREAS, on June 2, 1942, World War II arrived in Alaska. On this fateful day, six months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Dutch Harbor on Amaknak Island was bombed by Japanese “Kate” bombers from two of their aircraft carriers; and WHEREAS, the pilots expected little resistance, but a secret message warning of the attack […]

WHEREAS, the Anchorage Lions Club was established on June 6, 1944, and is the longest serving Lions Club in the State of Alaska; and WHEREAS, in the 1950s, the Anchorage Lions Club coordinated the delivery of the first ambulance to Anchorage. The “Big Red Wagon” was delivered from Mobile, Alabama to Seattle, Washington where it […]

WHEREAS, America was founded on the principles of liberty, opportunity, and justice for all, and we recognize the men and women of our Armed Forces who have valiantly defended these values throughout our nation’s history; and WHEREAS, each year on the last Monday in May, Americans pause to observe Memorial Day, a National Holiday set […]

WHEREAS, J. Sterling Morton established the first Arbor Day in 1872, in an effort to encourage people to practice conservation by planting trees; and WHEREAS, the purpose of Arbor Day has since been expanded to encourage the planting and care of trees across the nation for the benefit of urban, community, and rural landscapes; and […]

WHEREAS, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are a vital public service. Access to quality emergency medical care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden and life-threatening illness or injury; and WHEREAS, serving as the safety net of America’s health care system, the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to […]