Proclamations

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
• If a public presentation is requested, please include that information on the request form
  *Due to scheduling limitations public presentations cannot be guaranteed.

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.