Request a State Proclamation for IAD 2025

 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  for next steps and so efforts are not duplicated in your state! 

Below are the required notice deadlines by state to ensure a proclamation request is received by International Angelman Day which is February 15, 2025. 

Note: Deadlines are driven by each state and are subject to change so plan ahead! 

Deadlines by State:

December 21, 2024 (8 Week Notice)

• Indiana
• Kansas
• New Jersey

January 1, 2025 (45 Day Notice)

• Georgia
• Maine
• New Mexico 
• Rhode Island
• Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

January 4, 2025 (6 Week Notice)

• Alaska
• Arizona
• Florida
• Iowa
• North Carolina
• Vermont

January 16, 2025 (28-30 Day Notice)

• Alabama
• Arkansas
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Hawaii
• Illinois
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Maryland
• Michigan
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Nebraska
• Nevada
• North Dakota
• New Hampshire
• New York
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania 
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• Texas
• Utah
• Washington
• West Virginia

January 25, 2025 (20-21 Day Notice)

• Delaware
• Idaho
• Massachusetts
• Minnesota
• Tennessee

February 1, 2025 (2 Week Notice)

• Montana

Deadlines that have passed for IAD 2025:

•  California  (requires 90 day notice)