Below, find your state’s proclamation deadline and web form.
Below, find your state’s proclamation deadline and web form.
Deadline
No later than 30 days prior to date needed
Web Form
https://contact.governor.alabama.gov/contact_procs.aspx
Notes
In the “description” box, include the template proclamation language.
Deadline
At least 4-6 weeks ahead of the date needed
Web Form
https://aws.state.ak.us/CrmForms/Home/WebRequest
Notes
Under “Type of Request,” select “Proclamation Request.”
Deadline
No less than six (6) weeks but no more than twenty six (26) weeks in advance of the proclaimed date.
Web Form
https://azgovernor.gov/engage/form/proclamation-request
Notes
Under “Type of Request,” select “Proclamation.”
For “Has this proclamation been issued at a previous time in Arizona?,” select “Yes.” Then, for “If yes, when?,” select “2023” from the dropdown menu.
For “Is this in conjunction with a National Recognition?,” select “Yes.”
For “Will the proclamation be presented at an event?,” select “No.”
Deadline
At least 30 days prior to the date of the proclamation
Web Form
https://governor.arkansas.gov/online-services/proclamation-request-form/
Deadline
All requests must be submitted no later than 90 days prior to your requested date
Web Form
https://www.ca.gov/agencysearch/
Notes
In California, requests must be evaluated and sponsored by the state agency under which the proclamation topic falls. The agency works directly with the requestor to determine if the agency will sponsor the proclamation. If you have a contact at a state agency to sponsor a proclamation, please contact us at info@sepsis.org.
Deadline
At least 4 weeks in advance of the date needed
Web Form
https://www.colorado.gov/governor/proclamations
Notes
For “Proclamation or Letter,” select “Proclamation.”
Deadline
Your request must be submitted at least 4 weeks prior, but no more than 3 months prior, to the date needed.
Web Form
https://portal.ct.gov/office-of-the-governor/contact/request-a-proclamation
Notes
Under “Proclamation Type,” select “Other.”
For “Honoree,” write “Sepsis patients, survivors, loved ones”
Leave “Event Name” and “Date of Event” blank.
Connecticut’s web form limits the number of characters that the draft proclamation language can include. Please use the shortened version of the proclamation language.
Deadline
3 weeks in advance of your deadline
Web Form
https://governor.delaware.gov/request-proclamation-tribute/
Notes
Under “Type of Request,” select “Proclamation.”
In the “Notes and Comments” box, include the template proclamation language.
Deadline
Please allow 4-6 weeks for review
Web Form
https://www.flgov.com/request-a-proclamation-3/
Notes
Under “Purpose,” select “Hard Copy/Letter.”
For “Date Type,” select “Month.”
For “Month for Proclamation,” select “September.”
For “Year for Proclamation,” write ”2024.”
Deadline
At least 30 days in advance but no more than 6 months in advance of the date needed
Web Form
https://gov.georgia.gov/contact-us/proclamations/proclamation-request
Deadline
At least 4 weeks prior to the requested completion date and not more than 3 months in advance
Web Form
https://governor.hawaii.gov/contact-us/request-a-commemorative-message/
Notes
Leave “Honoree Name” and “Location of Honoree” blank.
For “Are you inviting the Governor to an event?,” select “No.”
Deadline
At least 3 weeks prior to the date needed
Web Form
https://gov.idaho.gov/contact/proclamations/
Notes
Idaho residents must email a completed request form and a complete draft of the proposed proclamation to proclamations@gov.idaho.gov.
For help submitting this proclamation request, reach out info@sepsis.org.
Deadline
At least 30 days but no more than 90 days from the request date
Web Form
https://gov.illinois.gov/contact-us/proclamation.html
Notes
Under “Use,” please select “Online.”
For “Has this request been issued before?,” select “Yes.”
Illinois’s web form limits the number of “whereas” clauses that the draft proclamation language can include. Please use the shortened version of the proclamation language.
Deadline
6-8 weeks in advance of the date needed
Web Form
https://in.accessgov.com/gov/Forms/Page/gov/request-proclamation/
Notes
Indiana’s web form limits the number of characters that the draft proclamation language can include. Please use the shortened version of the proclamation language.
Deadline
Requests should be submitted 4 to 8 weeks before the start of the month of the proclamation date.
Notes
For “Is a formal signing at the Iowa State Capitol requested for this proclamation?,” select “No.”
Deadline
Requests must be received no later than the 15th day of the month prior to the month your event is in (ex: Due April 15th for a May 26th proclamation).
Notes
For “Are you requesting a formal proclamation ceremony?,” select “No.”
Deadline
Requests require a minimum of 30 days for processing
Web Form
https://secure.kentucky.gov/formservices/Governor/ProclamationRequestForm
Notes
For “Is your organization considered a 501(c)(3)?,” select “Yes.”
For “How does this agency or cause affect Kentucky or Kentuckians?,” please write: “Sepsis takes the lives of over 1,000 Kentuckians every year. According to the CDC, Kentucky has the second-highest sepsis mortality rate of all U.S. states. With better awareness throughout the Commonwealth, we can save lives.”
For “Has this proclamation been issued in previous years?,” select “Yes.”
Kentucky’s web form limits the number of “whereas” clauses that the draft proclamation language can include. Please use the shortened version of the proclamation language.
Deadline
Requests must be submitted at least 14 business days in advance and no earlier than 90 days before the recognized date
Web Form
https://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/form/home/13
Notes
Louisiana’s web form limits the number of characters that the draft proclamation language can include. Please use the shortened version of the proclamation language.
Deadline
Requests must be made 45 days in advance
Web Form
https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/contact/proclamation_request_form
Notes
For “Has this proclamation been issued in ME in the past?,” select “No.”
For “Is this in conjunction with a National Recognition?,” select “Yes.”
For “Will the proclamation be presented at an event?,” select “No.”
For “Is Honoree named in proclamation text?,” select “No.”
Deadline
All requests must be submitted 30 days before the requested delivery date
Web Form
https://md.accessgov.com/governor/Forms/Page/cs/letter/
Notes
Under “Request Type,” select “Proclamation.”
You are the recipient – please fill out your personal contact information for “Recipient Information.”
Deadline
Submit your request at least 20 business days
Web Form
https://www.mass.gov/forms/request-a-proclamation-from-governor-healey
Notes
For “Associated Event,” please write “Sepsis Awareness Month (virtual).”
For “Will your organization be issuing a press release or other media communication about this proclamation?,” select “No.”
Massachusetts’s web form limits the number of characters that the draft proclamation language can include. Please use the shortened version of the proclamation language.
Deadline
At least 4 weeks in advance of the date needed
Web Form
https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news/proclamations
Notes
Michigan advocates must submit proclamations requests via email. Send an e-mail with the name, date, and purpose of the proclamation, as well as the template proclamation language, to tributes@michigan.gov.
For help submitting this proclamation request, reach out info@sepsis.org.
Deadline
At least 20 business days in advance of the date needed
Web Form
https://mn.gov/governor/newsroom/proclamations/proclamationrequest.jsp
Notes
For “Is the proclamation to be presented at an event?,” select “No.”
Deadline
Not specified – submit your proclamation request as early as possible
Notes
Mississippi does not have a web form for proclamation requests. Use this contact form on the Governor’s website to share that you would like to submit a proclamation request. Someone from the Governor’s office will contact you with more information.
Deadline
At least 60 days prior to the date needed
Web Form
https://governor.mo.gov/contact-us/proclamation-request
Notes
For “This proclamation would honor__,” select “an Issue or Cause.”
Deadline
Not specified – submit proclamation request as soon as possible.
Notes
Montana does not have a web form for proclamation requests. Use this contact form on the Governor’s website to share that you would like to submit a proclamation request. Someone from the Governor’s office will contact you with more information.
Deadline
At least 30 days prior to the date needed
Web Form
https://governor.nebraska.gov/proclamation-request
Notes
For “Is the request for this proclamation connected to a current or pending legislative bill?,” select “No.”
Deadline
4 weeks in advance of your date of recognition
Web Form
https://gov.nv.gov/Forms/Request_a_Proclamation/
Notes
Nevada’s web form limits the number of “whereas” clauses that the draft proclamation language can include. Please use the shortened version of the proclamation language.
Deadline
30 calendar days in advance of the date needed
Web Form
https://new-hampshire.my.salesforce-sites.com/support/GOV_Proclamation
Deadline
6-8 weeks in advance of the date needed
Deadline
No less than 45 days but no more than 6 months in advance of the date needed
Web Form
https://www.governor.state.nm.us/contact-the-governor/requesting-a-proclamation/
Deadline
30 days in advance of the date needed
Notes
New York does not have a web form for proclamation requests. Use this contact form on the Governor’s website to share that you would like to submit a proclamation request. Someone from the Governor’s office will contact you with more information.
Deadline
At least 120 days before the date needed
Web Form
https://governor.nc.gov/submit-request/request-proclamation/request-proclamation-form
Notes
For “Is your organization/agency a state government agency?,” select “No.”
For “Is the proclamation to be presented at an event?,” select “No.”
Deadline
30 days in advance of the date needed
Web Form
https://www.governor.nd.gov/proclamation-request
Notes
North Dakota’s web form limits the number of “whereas” clauses that the draft proclamation language can include. Please use the shortened version of the proclamation language.
Deadline
30 days in advance of the date needed
Web Form
https://governor.ohio.gov/contact/recognition-request
Notes
Under “Type of Recognition Requested,” select “Proclamation-Citation.”
Deadline
At least 30 days in advance of the date needed
Web Form
https://oklahoma.gov/governor/contact/commendation-or-proclamation.html
Notes
Under “What are you requesting?,” select “Proclamation.”
Deadline
At least 45-days notice
Web Form
https://www.oregon.gov/gov/pages/proclamation-request-guidelines.aspx
Deadline
6-8 weeks to process
Web Form
https://www.governor.pa.gov/contact/
Notes
Pennsylvania uses a general contact form for proclamation requests. Under “Message Topic,” please select “Greeting/Proclamation Request.” Use the “Comment” box to copy and paste the template proclamation language.
Deadline
At least 30 business days before the date needed
Web Form
https://governor.ri.gov/contact
Notes
Rhode Island uses a general contact form for proclamation requests. Under “Issue,” please select “Proclamation Request.” Use the “Message to the Governor” box to copy and paste the template proclamation language.
Deadline
30 days’ notice
Web Form
https://acceleratesc.my.site.com/constituents/s/contact-the-governor
Notes
Under “Type of Request,” please select “Request a Recognition.” Under “What type of Recognition are you requesting?,” please select “Proclamation.”
Deadline
3-4 weeks before the proclamation is needed
Web Form
https://governor.sd.gov/office/executive-proclamation.aspx
Notes
South Dakota’s web form limits the number of “whereas” clauses that the draft proclamation language can include. Please use the shortened version of the proclamation language.
Deadline
No less than 21 business days in advance of the date needed
Web Form
https://www.tn.gov/governor/contact-us/constituent-requests/proclamation-request.html
Deadline
Not specified – submit proclamation request as early as possible.
Notes
Texas does not have a web form for proclamation requests. Use this contact form on the Governor’s website to share that you would like to submit a proclamation request. Someone from the Governor’s office will contact you with more information.
Under “Issue,” select “Ceremonial Items.”
Deadline
6 weeks in advance of the date
Web Form
https://sf.gov.utah.gov/Contact/s/declaration
Notes
Note that Utah refers to “Declarations” instead of proclamations.
Under “Declaration Type,” please select “Non-profit.”
Deadline
4-6 weeks in advance of the date
Web Form
https://vermontce.my.vermont.gov/s/governor-office-ce?tabset-171b4=2
Deadline
No fewer than 45 business days in advance and no more than 120 business days in advance of the date needed
Web Form
https://www.governor.virginia.gov/constituent-services/request-a-proclamation/
Deadline
At least 45 days prior
Deadline
Not specified – please submit as early as possible.
Web Form
https://wv.accessgov.com/governor/Forms/Page/gov-request-proclamation/proclamation-governor/
Deadline
No fewer than 45 days in advance of the date you need the proclamation
Web Form
https://wi.accessgov.com/public/Forms/Page/governor/document-request
Notes
Under “Requested Document Type,” please select “Proclamation.”
For “Is this a request from a State Agency?,” select “No.”
Deadline
No less than 45 days in advance
Web Form
https://governor.wyo.gov/contact/proclamation-requests
