Proclamations

 – Governor Parson orders flags to fly at half-staff on December 7 for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Download
 – Governor Parson proclaims November 17-23, 2024, to be Apprenticeship Week. Download
 – Governor Parson proclaims October 21-25, 2024, to be Careers in Energy Week in Missouri.  Download
 – Governor Parson orders flags to fly at half-staff in honor of St Charles County Paramedic Michael R. Clarke. Download
 –  Governor Parson orders flags to fly at half-staff in honor of St. Louis City Deputy Sheriff Dennis Lee Boyd Download
 – Governor Parson orders flags to fly at half-staff in honor of St. Louis City Police Officer David Lee III. Download

Contact Us to Request a Proclamation

Proclamation General Information

  • Proclamations honor organizations, highlight issues and causes, or celebrate historic milestones
  • Proclamations may recognize a day, week, or month
  • Proclamations are issued at the discretion of the Governor and must be approved by the Governor's Office
  • The Governor's Office may grant or decline any proclamation request without comment at any time
  • Proclamations do NOT carry the force of law
  • Proclamations are NOT automatically renewed and a request must be submitted for each document
  • Organizations are limited to two proclamations per calendar year (please prioritize requests)
  • Please do not make announcements or plans for the proclamation until you have received confirmation of its approval from the Governor's staff

Proclamation Requirements

  • All proclamations must be submitted using the Request a Proclamation form on the Governor's website
  • All proclamations must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the date requested
  • Proclamation requests MUST come from a Missouri resident
  • Proclamations MUST have statewide significance
  • Requestor must propose language to be used (4-6 WHEREAS clauses)
    *The Governor's office reserves the right to modify any proposed language.
  • Proclamations should reflect inclusiveness, not exclusiveness

Proclamations will NOT be issued for the following

  • In honor of living individuals
  • Individual achievements
  • Anniversaries of individuals or businesses
  • To honor private businesses, conferences, grand openings, or fundraisers
  • As a letter of support or endorsement of individuals, businesses, products, or services

*Other forms of recognition can potentially be provided if a proclamation request is denied.