Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month August 1, 2019 WHEREAS, muscular dystrophy is a group of hereditary disorders characterized by a weakening and wasting away of muscles that vary in inheritance pattern, age of onset, initial muscles attacked, and rate of progression; and WHEREAS, all types of muscular dystrophies result in progressive muscle weakness, from mild weakness to complete paralysis of all voluntary muscles, […]
Alaska National Guard Day July 30, 2019 WHEREAS, since before the start of World War II, the Alaska National Guard has acted as a first line of defense for the United States of America; and WHEREAS, the Alaska National Guard serves our nation when called by federal service, but guard members train and stand ready to serve their fellow Alaskans for any […]
Drunk Driving Victims’ Remembrance Day June 30, 2019 WHEREAS, Alaska’s roadways provide enjoyment and necessary transportation for Alaskans and visitors, who routinely travel for work, school, and pleasure, with the justifiable expectation of respectful and considerate treatment from fellow drivers; and WHEREAS, driving while impaired endangers the lives and safety of all who use public roadways and annually claims the lives of thousands […]
BBQ Month June 30, 2019 WHEREAS, Alaska summers bring longer days and many opportunities for outdoor activities enjoyed with family and friends; and WHEREAS, barbecuing is one such opportunity, being a distinctively American culinary tradition universally identified with summertime, family fun, and the sharing of delicious food with family, good friends, and neighbors; and WHEREAS, the 15th annual State BBQ […]
Independence Day June 30, 2019 WHEREAS, each year on July 4, we celebrate the birth of our nation and the Declaration of Independence, recognizing our great country as an enduring symbol of freedom, equality, and opportunity for all; and WHEREAS, the Declaration of Independence – signed on July 4, 1776, by the Second Continental Congress, forever enshrined these principles by […]