Proclamations

 – Governor Parson Calls Special Election for Medicaid Expansion on August 4, 2020  Download
 – Governor Parson Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Firefighter David Jameson, Jr.  Download
 – Governor Parson Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Kansas City EMT  Download
 – Governor Parson Proclaims March to be Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month  Download
 – Governor Parson Proclaims February to be Black History Month in Missouri  Download
 – Governor Parson Proclaims February 22-29, to be National FFA Week  Download

Proclamation General Information

  • Proclamations honor organizations, highlight issues and causes, or celebrate historic milestones
  • Proclamations may recognize a day, week, or month

*If the request is for a repeat of a previous proclamation, a copy of previous documents should be included.

  • 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
  • If a signing ceremony or public presentation is requested, please include that information on the request form

*Due to scheduling limitations, signing ceremonies and presentations cannot be guaranteed.

Proclamation Requirements

  • All proclamations must be submitted using the Contact Us 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

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

  • 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