Request a State Proclamation for IAD
A proclamation is an official declaration issued by a government official, such as a governor, mayor, or county executive, to recognize a specific day, week, or month for awareness or celebration.
Getting a proclamation issued by your state or local government can be a powerful way to raise awareness about Angelman syndrome and demonstrate community support.
A perfect day to do this is for International Angelman Day, which is February 15th each year.
If you are interested in submitting a proclamation, please email Kely@angelman.org (opens in a new window) for next steps and so efforts are not duplicated in your state!
Submission Deadlines for International Angelman Day (IAD) 2027
Please note the deadline for your state below in order to receive a proclamation for IAD.
If you plan to submit a request, please fill out this form (opens in a new window) to notify Kathryn Ely, ASF Family Resource Director, who is tracking this initiative.
2027 Submission Deadlines
| State | Deadline to Submit (for Feb. 15, 2027) | Proclamation Request Website |
|---|---|---|
| California (opens in a new window) | November 17, 2026 | Governor’s Office |
| U.S. Virgin Islands (opens in a new window) | December 15, 2026 | Governor’s Contact |
| Northern Mariana Islands (opens in a new window) | December 17, 2026 | Contact Form |
| Puerto Rico (opens in a new window) | December 17, 2026 | Proclamation Guidelines |
| American Samoa (opens in a new window) | December 21, 2026 | Governor’s Office |
| Guam (opens in a new window) | December 21, 2026 | Governor’s Contact |
| Indiana (opens in a new window) | December 21, 2026 | Proclamation Details |
| Kansas (opens in a new window) | December 21, 2026 | Proclamation Form |
| New Jersey (opens in a new window) | December 21, 2026 | Proclamation Request |
| Georgia (opens in a new window) | January 1, 2027 | Proclamation Form |
| Maine (opens in a new window) | January 1, 2027 | Proclamation Form |
| New Mexico (opens in a new window) | January 1, 2027 | Proclamation Info |
| Rhode Island (opens in a new window) | January 1, 2027 | Contact Form |
| Virginia (opens in a new window) | January 1, 2027 | Request Procedure |
| Wisconsin (opens in a new window) | January 1, 2027 | Proclamation Details |
| Wyoming (opens in a new window) | January 1, 2027 | Request Form |
| Alaska (opens in a new window) | January 4, 2027 | Proclamation Form |
| Arizona (opens in a new window) | January 4, 2027 | Proclamation Form |
| Florida (opens in a new window) | January 4, 2027 | Proclamation Request |
| Iowa (opens in a new window) | January 4, 2027 | Request Form |
| North Carolina (opens in a new window) | January 4, 2027 | Request Form |
| Vermont (opens in a new window) | January 4, 2027 | Request Form |
| Alabama (opens in a new window) | January 16, 2027 | Proclamation Form |
| Arkansas (opens in a new window) | January 16, 2027 | Proclamation Request |
| Kentucky (opens in a new window) | January 16, 2027 | Proclamation Request |
| Louisiana (opens in a new window) | January 16, 2027 | Request Form |
| Maryland (opens in a new window) | January 16, 2027 | Request Details |
| Mississippi (opens in a new window) | January 16, 2027 | Governor’s Office |
| Missouri (opens in a new window) | January 16, 2027 | Proclamation Contact |
| Nebraska (opens in a new window) | January 16, 2027 | Request Page |
| New Hampshire (opens in a new window) | January 16, 2027 | Request Form |
| New York (opens in a new window) | January 16, 2027 | Contact Form |
| North Dakota (opens in a new window) | January 16, 2027 | Contact Form |
| Ohio (opens in a new window) | January 16, 2027 | Request Form |
| Oklahoma (opens in a new window) | January 16, 2027 | Request Form |
| Oregon (opens in a new window) | January 16, 2027 | Proclamation Guidelines |
| Pennsylvania (opens in a new window) | January 16, 2027 | Request Online |
| South Carolina (opens in a new window) | January 16, 2027 | Executive Branch Page |
| South Dakota (opens in a new window) | January 16, 2027 | Contact Form |
| Texas (opens in a new window) | January 16, 2027 | Contact Page |
| Utah (opens in a new window) | January 16, 2027 | Declarations Portal |
| Washington (opens in a new window) | January 16, 2027 | Request Ceremonial Doc |
| West Virginia (opens in a new window) | January 16, 2027 | Proclamation Request |
| Colorado (opens in a new window) | January 18, 2027 | Proclamation Guidelines |
| Connecticut (opens in a new window) | January 18, 2027 | Proclamation Form |
| Hawaii (opens in a new window) | January 18, 2027 | Request Form |
| Illinois (opens in a new window) | January 18, 2027 | Proclamation Form |
| Michigan (opens in a new window) | January 18, 2027 | Proclamation Info |
| Nevada (opens in a new window) | January 18, 2027 | Request Form |
| Delaware (opens in a new window) | January 25, 2027 | Proclamation Request |
| Idaho (opens in a new window) | January 25, 2027 | Proclamation Information |
| Tennessee (opens in a new window) | January 25, 2027 | Request Details |
| Massachusetts (opens in a new window) | January 26, 2027 | Request Guide |
| Minnesota (opens in a new window) | January 26, 2027 | Request Form |
| Montana (opens in a new window) | February 1, 2027 | Governor’s Office |