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NOW THEREFORE, I, Bill Walker, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, do hereby proclaim October 1-7, 2017 as:

Alaska Book Week

in Alaska, and encourage all Alaskans to celebrate Alaska’s writers and our the state’s rich literary tradition by participating in statewide events such as book clubs, author readings, storytelling, library visits, and promoting a passion for reading among all our citizens.
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NOW THEREFORE, I, Bill Walker, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, do hereby proclaim October 2017 as:

ASVAB Career Exploration Month

in Alaska, and encourage all Alaskans to help guide and prepare our youth for satisfying, long-term careers that utilize their unique skills and passions as they plan for their careers.
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NOW THEREFORE, I, Bill Walker, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, do hereby proclaim October, 2017 as:

Cyber Security Awareness Month

in Alaska, and encourage all Alaskans to use the provided resources, along with the Office of Information Technology (http://doa.alaska.gov/oit/) and the Stop.Think.Connect.Campaign websites (www.stopthinkconnect.org) to improve cyber security practices in their homes, schools and workplaces.
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NOW THEREFORE, I, Bill Walker, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, do hereby proclaim October 2017 as:

Disability Employment Awareness Month

in Alaska, and encourage all Alaskans to observe this month with appropriate programs and activities and encourage employers to hire qualified Alaskans with disabilities, and to advance the important message that individuals with disabilities are valuable members of Alaska’s workforce.
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NOW THEREFORE, I, Bill Walker, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, do hereby proclaim October, 2017 as:

Rett Syndrome Awareness Month

in Alaska, and encourage all Alaskans to support community members that suffer from this disorder and work together for a cure.
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