(Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has proclaimed April 5 – April 11, 2021, as “National Public Health Week” in Alaska. WHEREAS, the week of April 5-11, 2021, is National Public Health Week, and the theme is “Building Bridges to Better Health”; providing a reminder to create opportunities to enhance the foundation of our […]
(Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has proclaimed the week of March 21-27 as “Tsunami Preparedness Week” in Alaska and issued the following remarks: WHEREAS, emergency preparedness at state, regional, and local levels is extremely vital for survival in times of crisis; and WHEREAS, Alaska’s coastline contains many communities that are vulnerable to tsunamis […]
(Juneau, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has proclaimed February 16, 2021 as “Elizabeth Peratrovich Day” in Alaska. WHEREAS, Elizabeth Wanamaker Peratrovich, an Alaska Native woman of the Tlingit Nation, set Alaska on the path of ensuring that every man, woman, and child is afforded equal opportunity and protection from discrimination. Leaving a permanent mark […]
January 18, 2021 (Juneau, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has issued a proclamation declaring January 18, 2021 as “Martin Luther King, Jr. Day” in the State of Alaska. WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dream of advancing equality and justice for all people helped shape our nation and redirect the dialogue about race for […]
December 7, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has proclaimed today, December 7, 2020, as “Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day” in Alaska and issued the following remarks: “Reflecting on the loss of human life and the destruction of the Pearl Harbor Base that day serves as a stark reminder of the exceptional service and selfless […]
(Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has proclaimed today, November 11, 2020 as “Veterans and Remembrance Day” in Alaska and issued the following remarks: “We celebrate our warriors on the 11th day of the 11th month in tribute to the temporary cessation of hostility in 1918 at 11 a.m., when the Allies and Germany […]
Alaskans urged to take action, help stop abuse by changing attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors (ANCHORAGE) — No one should feel unsafe in their own home. Domestic violence, however, is pervasive in Alaska and nationwide. Physical, verbal, and emotional abuse in domestic relationships and households affects millions of Americans each year. Victims include women, children, and […]