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WHEREAS, spring in Alaska brings the potential for devastating floods caused by ice jams in rivers, coastal storm surging, high precipitation, and rapid thawing of winter snow and ice that threatens lives, property, and community economies along major waterways;...

WHEREAS, many brave Alaskans serve in the United States military, and military members sacrifice time with their families to protect the security and freedom of our great nation; and WHEREAS, Alaskans recognize and commend the children in our communities who show...

WHEREAS, situations that require the assistance of law enforcement, firefighters, or emergency medical responders can occur at any time; and WHEREAS, when an emergency occurs, the prompt response of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and paramedics is critical...

WHEREAS, for more than two centuries, men and women in the United States Armed Forces have served our nation with courage, honor, devotion, and sacrifice; and WHEREAS, on this day in 1942, the largest number of Americans to ever surrender were captured by the...

WHEREAS, the week of April 3-9, 2023, is National Public Health Week, and the theme is “Centering and Celebrating Cultures in Health.”; each day of the week has a unique theme, and so this year’s themes are Community, Violence Prevention, Reproductive and Sexual...

WHEREAS, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson worked tirelessly to advocate for the values of education, morality, and civic duty throughout his life, and in 1978, United States Congress validated Rabbi Schneerson’s efforts with the proclamation of Education and...

WHEREAS, children are our most precious resource, and the early years of a child’s life are vital in promoting social skills and cognitive development; and WHEREAS, parents, community volunteers, mentors, coaches, day care providers, and all other members of our...

WHEREAS, every person is entitled to the inalienable right of being treated with dignity and compassion, and those who have fallen should be given the opportunity to become contributing members of our great nation once again; and WHEREAS, reentering society after...

WHEREAS, every child is entitled to love, care, security, and protection from abuse, exploitation, and neglect, and we must protect our children’s inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; and WHEREAS, child abuse is one of our society’s...

WHEREAS, Alaska is blessed with an abundance of wildlife and the state’s healthy wildlife populations have a significant impact on the Alaskan way of life; and WHEREAS, our state is notably home to all three species of North American bears, including approximately...

WHEREAS, many brave Alaskans serve in the United States military, and military members sacrifice time with their families to protect the security and freedom of our great nation; and WHEREAS, Alaskans recognize and commend the children in our communities who show...

WHEREAS, on the 22nd anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Alaskans are reminded that we must keep working together to increase public consciousness of this issue and reinforce the network of support groups that provide resources to survivors and those at...

WHEREAS, the cultural diversity of Alaska is comprised of many languages, belief systems, and traditions that strengthen the social fabric of our state; and WHEREAS, we respect the heritage and traditions of all cultures in our communities, and we are proud to be...

WHEREAS, throughout the history of our Great State and Nation, countless courageous individuals have bravely answered our Country’s call to patriotic duty; and WHEREAS, the Vietnam War lasted for almost two decades, making it one of the longest military conflicts...

WHEREAS, emergency preparedness is vital to survival in times of crisis, and as one of the world’s most seismically-active regions, Alaska is highly vulnerable to earthquakes; and WHEREAS, of the 20 largest earthquakes in United States history, 16 of them have...

WHEREAS, emergency preparedness at state, regional, and local levels is extremely vital for survival in times of crisis; and WHEREAS, Alaska has the most coastline of any U.S. State and its coastline contains many communities that are vulnerable to tsunamis...

WHEREAS, born the middle son of Lawhead Young Sr. and Arlene Young-Harris on June 9, 1933, in Meridian, California, Donald Edwin Young was the fourth Congressman to represent Alaska and the 45th Dean of the United States House of Representatives; and WHEREAS, after...