WHEREAS, Alabama is dedicated to enhancing and preserving the safety, health, and well-being of our children, especially in the school environment;
WHEREAS, Alabama schools were recognized for their work to improve school environmental quality by the US EPA Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools Awards Program. During the past few years, the following Alabama school systems have been honored by the EPA: Excellence Award - Jefferson County Public Schools, Birmingham (2004), Leadership Award- Auburn City Schools, Auburn (2008), Jefferson County School District, Birmingham (2004), Great Start Award- Huntsville City Schools, Huntsville (2007), and Birmingham City Schools (2003); and
WHEREAS, Our schools are the building blocks of our communities and the keystone of our future; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bob Riley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim April 26, 2010, as
National Healthy Schools Day
in the State of Alabama.
Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 17th day of March 2010.
Governor Bob Riley
