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WHEREAS, on the 24th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Alaskans are reminded that we must keep working together to prevent sexual assault and increase public awareness of the support groups that provide resources to survivors and those at risk; and...

WHEREAS, every person is endowed with human dignity and value, and those who have fallen should be given the opportunity to become contributing members of our Great State once again; and WHEREAS, approximately 80 million Americans have a criminal record, with 4,400...

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

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 affects millions of...

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, 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 Alaskans with diverse...

WHEREAS, throughout the history of Alaska and the 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 in...

WHEREAS, emergency preparedness is extremely vital for 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, over half...

WHEREAS, emergency preparedness at state, regional, and local levels is extremely vital for survival in times of crisis; and WHEREAS, Alaska is one of the world’s most seismically active regions and has the most coastline of any U.S. state, and its coastlines...

WHEREAS, our Nation has been shaped by the actions of women of every socioeconomic background and women play a role in every field of professional employment, representing a significant portion of the workforce; and WHEREAS, construction professionals play a...

WHEREAS, developmental disabilities affect more than an estimated 11,600 Alaskan children, adults, and families; and WHEREAS, a developmental disability is a lifelong, chronic mental or physical impairment that manifests itself before a person reaches the age of...

WHEREAS, as one of the Nation’s oldest and most recognized humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross has long been a symbol of the compassion and selflessness that defines the American way of life; and WHEREAS, the American Red Cross provides care to those...

WHEREAS, a rare disease or disorder is a physical condition that affects fewer than 200,000 people. There are over 10,000 rare diseases that together affect approximately 30 million Americans; and WHEREAS, there are many different causes of rare diseases and...

WHEREAS, born in Petersburg, Alaska, on July 4, 1911, Elizabeth Peratrovich was an Alaska Native woman of the Tlingit nation who was instrumental in the campaign against ending the discrimination that plagued the Alaska territory, and in doing so, she left a...

WHEREAS, President Ronald Wilson Reagan was a prominent leader who was dedicated to representing American values on a global scale; and WHEREAS, President Reagan served two terms as the 40th President of the United States, reshaping national politics with his...

WHEREAS, the well-being of Alaskans is of the utmost importance, and is greatly enhanced through increased awareness of possible threats to personal health; and WHEREAS, cancer is the second-leading cause of death worldwide, and in Alaska, cancer has been the...