Proclamations

WHEREAS, Alaskans appreciate the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women who defend our country against all enemies, foreign and domestic; and WHEREAS, children of military families face unique challenges and we appreciate their strength and sacrifice as they...

WHEREAS, public health services throughout Alaska are important to ensure that Alaskans have the opportunity to live stronger and longer in healthy and safe Alaskan communities; and WHEREAS, Public Health Week gives us the opportunity to enhance the foundation of our...

WHEREAS, every life is precious, Alaskan’s safety is the highest priority, and in times of natural disaster the loss of life leaves a devastating impact; and WHEREAS, March 27, 2019 marks the 55th anniversary of the Great Alaska Earthquake and subsequent tsunamis that...

WHEREAS, Alaska is the most seismically active region in the United States, and has endured 10 of the 15 largest earthquakes in U.S. history. Alaska also faced the world’s highest tsunami wave in recorded history at an approximated 1,720 feet. Alaska’s many coastal...

WHEREAS, every year traumatic brain injuries occur in the lives of more than 1.7 million Americans, and severe injuries have resulted in an estimated 5.3 million Americans living with lifelong disabilities; and WHEREAS, damage to the brain can result from a multitude...

WHEREAS, over 11,500 Alaskans are estimated to have a developmental disability; and WHEREAS, people with developmental disabilities share the same dreams and desires of all Alaskans; to be successful, independent, contribute to the workforce in a meaningful way, and...

NOW THEREFORE, I, Michael J. Dunleavy, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, do hereby proclaim February 28, 2019 as: Rare Disease and Disorder Day in Alaska, and encourage all Alaskans to support those with rare diseases and disorders, promote and raise awareness within their communities, and celebrate the progress being made by medical professionals and researchers worldwide.

NOW THEREFORE, I, Michael J. Dunleavy, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, do hereby proclaim February 16, 2019 as: Elizabeth Peratrovich Day in Alaska, and encourage all Alaskans to celebrate her great influence on Alaska, and consider their role in carrying forward the principles of justice and equality she so admirably exemplified.

WHEREAS, President Ronald Wilson Reagan, a man of humble background but exceptional character, was an outstanding leader at a time when that was what our nation greatly needed; and WHEREAS, having been employed as an entertainer, union leader, corporate spokesman,...

WHEREAS, everyone has the right to experience a healthy and safe relationship, free of abuse; and it is of great importance that adequate education about healthy relationships be available to Alaska’s youth, as well as safe harbor for those who are experiencing abuse...

WHEREAS, in 1976, as Americans celebrated the national bicentennial, President Gerald Ford urged the nation to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history” and, for the...

WHEREAS, career and technical education (CTE) offers students the opportunity to gain the academic, technical, and employability skills necessary for true career readiness; and WHEREAS, career and technical education provides students with career exploration...

January 22, 2019 (Juneau, Alaska) – Yesterday, Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy issued a proclamation declaring January 22, 2019 “Right to Life Day” in Alaska. WHEREAS, to mark the 46th year since the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade, we join...

WHEREAS, to mark the 46th year since the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade, we join with the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, and mourn the millions of lives cut short, and the tremendous promise lost as a result of abortion on...

January 21, 2019 (Juneau, Alaska) – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today proclaimed January 21, 2019 as “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day” and issued the following remarks "Dr. King’s words and actions are not simply relics of an era past, but a call to vigilance,...

WHEREAS, all children in Alaska should have access to the highest-quality education possible; and WHEREAS, the State of Alaska recognizes the important role that effective education plays in preparing children to be productive, successful adults. Educational...

WHEREAS, Martin Luther King, Jr. was a passionate activist, outstanding leader, and inspiring pastor who devoted his life to advancing equality, justice, and opportunity for all people; and WHEREAS, he was driven by a deep-rooted belief that a person’s worth ought not...

WHEREAS, the safety and wellbeing of every Alaskan is the first priority and highest calling of the State of Alaska; and WHEREAS, we are honored to stand by Alaska’s dedicated law enforcement professionals who, day in and day out, give their all to safeguard the...

WHEREAS, January 3, 2019 marks the 60th anniversary of Alaska’s hard-won fight to become the 49th state of the United States of America; and WHEREAS, in the years leading up to statehood, Alaska pioneers, with excellent foresight and keen understanding of the unique...

NOW THEREFORE, I, Michael J. Dunleavy, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, do hereby proclaim December 13, 2018 as: Alaska National Guard Appreciation Day in Alaska.

NOW THEREFORE, I, Michael J. Dunleavy, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, do hereby proclaim December 7, 2018 as: Pearl Harbor Day