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WHEREAS, Apprenticeship Week is celebrating its 9th anniversary of raising awareness of the vital role that Registered Apprenticeships play in providing opportunities to Alaskans by allowing apprentices to earn while they learn and preparing a pathway to good,...

WHEREAS, our nation was built upon the belief that all citizens are guaranteed the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; and WHEREAS, the freedoms we enjoy and values we hold dear as Americans do not come without sacrifice. As a Nation...

WHEREAS, women have served honorably and courageously in all of America’s wars and conflicts since the American Revolution, but their service was traditionally left unrecognized; and WHEREAS, although women did not officially receive permanent military status until...

WHEREAS, Alaska is a culturally rich and diverse land made up of the Iñupiaq of Northwest Alaska, the Athabascan of the Interior, the Yup’ik and Cup’ik of Southwest Alaska, the Unangax of the Aleutian Islands, the Alutiiq of Southcentral Alaska, and the Tlingit,...

WHEREAS, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and is a progressive and degenerative brain disease that affects memory, thinking, decision-making, and behavioral processes, and hinders the cognitive ability to care for oneself, eventually leading...

WHEREAS, all Alaskans, regardless of age, ability, or location deserve access to the wide variety of health care options in Alaska; and WHEREAS, we are blessed to live in a time in which medicine and technology allow us to live longer; however, despite these...

WHEREAS, veterans own nearly one out of ten of all U.S. companies, employing over five million people and issuing nearly $200 billion in paychecks each year. From Main Street store fronts to virtual high-tech startups that advance America, veteran-owned small...

WHEREAS, courageous individuals, both professional and volunteer, including police officers, firefighters, corrections officers, paramedics, EMTs, 911 dispatchers and operators, search and rescue teams, and other roles in the public safety sector come together as...

WHEREAS, the health, safety, and education of all Alaska’s children is essential to the happiness, success, and well-being of Alaska’s families and communities; and WHEREAS, Alaska’s youth can have enriched academic experiences when they are offered diverse...

WHEREAS, the service of the Alaska Territorial Guard (ATG) in the protection of Alaska during World War II represents service above self that is a hallmark of the Alaskan spirit; and WHEREAS, following the assault on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, Alaska...

WHEREAS, on October 18, 1867, Alaska officially became a United States Territory after the formal transfer from Russia; and WHEREAS, the United States purchased Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million in March of 1867, although the formal transfer did not officially...

WHEREAS, craftsmanship and ingenuity is embedded in the legacy of the Last Frontier and has has helped shape our great state into what it is today; and WHEREAS, Alaska’s breathtaking size, natural beauty, bountiful resources, and strategic location are the envy of...

WHEREAS, Alaskan winters bring distinct beauty and recreational opportunities. Once snow and ice cover the landscape, people in Alaska can ski, snowboard, snow machine, snow shoe, climb or skate on ice, and engage in many other winter activities; and WHEREAS,...

WHEREAS, entrepreneurs and startup businesses play a vital role in the growth and expansion of Alaska’s economy, creating new businesses and jobs throughout our city, state, and country; and WHEREAS, entrepreneurs demonstrate resiliency, passion, and the ability to...

WHEREAS, Alaska Statute recognizes the first full week of October as Alaska Employ People with Disabilities Week to celebrate and promote the integration of Alaskans with disabilities into our state’s workforce; and WHEREAS, this observance highlights the talent...

WHEREAS, Alaska’s extensive road and trail networks showcase some of the world’s most awe-inspiring landscapes, making our state an ideal destination for biking and walking, which are healthy and are enjoyed as environmentally friendly transportation options; and...

WHEREAS, fire safety and prevention are of utmost importance for every Alaskan. Each year, fires cause devastating personal injury and property loss across our state; and WHEREAS, in 2022, there were 823 residential structures fires reported in Alaska, resulting in...

WHEREAS, all Alaskans deserve to be safe in their homes and communities. Domestic Violence is widespread and devastates many Alaskan families, and it is crucial we combat these crimes; and WHEREAS, the physical and emotional wounds of domestic violence affect men,...