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Autauga County proclaims June 23–29, 2025 as Amateur Radio Week
Summary
The commission adopted Resolution #2025-38 recognizing Amateur Radio Week in Autauga County and highlighting the role licensed amateur radio operators play in emergency communications and National Weather Service reporting; the River Region Field Day is scheduled June 28–29 at the Louise M. Smith Developmental Center.
The Autauga County Commission adopted Resolution #2025-38 on June 17 declaring June 23–29, 2025 as Amateur Radio Week in recognition of licensed amateur radio operators who support emergency communications and public safety.
The resolution notes that Alabama is home to over 13,500 licensed amateur radio operators and highlights operators’ activities during emergencies and their assistance to National Weather Service field offices. It cites volunteer services, participation in exercises, deployments to the Emergency Operations Center during activations and the annual American Radio Relay League Field Day exercises.
The resolution also publicized the River Region Field Day event scheduled at the Louise M. Smith Developmental Center, 298 Jay St., Prattville, June 28–29, 2025.
The motion to adopt the resolution carried by unanimous vote, per the meeting minutes.
