What is a proclamation?
A proclamation is an official document issued by Governor Ron DeSantis to commemorate a specific time period (day, week, or month) for the purpose of raising awareness about an issue, or celebrating milestones.
How to Request a Proclamation
- A proclamation may be requested via e-mail, fax, or postal mail, however, we prefer you use the online form below.
- Please submit your request four to six weeks before it is needed to allow adequate time for your request to be considered.
- In order to better determine whether a request can be fulfilled, please provide a draft of the proclamation.
- The Governor’s office reserves the right to modify or deny any proclamation request.
- If a proclamation has been issued in the past, a new request still needs to be requested each year.
- Preference will be given to in-state requestors.
Guidelines for a Proclamation
Proclamations must convey a statewide significance to a broad group of Floridians. The individual making the request should be part of a statewide organization, and hold a position to be authorized to make requests on behalf of a statewide group (ex. President, Executive Director, Coordinator, etc.).
Proclamations are generally considered for the following:
- To raise public awareness about issues affecting a large number of Florida residents. This must be specific to Florida and have a statewide significance.
- To commemorate special milestones of significance to Florida’s history or cultural heritage.
Proclamations are not typically provided for the following:
- Anniversaries (of individuals, businesses, or organizations)
- Individuals (Individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to Florida or the United States will be given special consideration.)
- Organizations
- Private Businesses
- Conferences
- Grand Openings
- Fundraisers
- To act as a letter of support or endorsement of individual people, products, or services.
Requests
Request a Proclamation or request a Courtesy Letter in lieu of a Proclamation.