Nurses Day State Proclamation

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses’ Day State Level Recognition

Earn points in the Annual Incentive Contest by getting the day recognized in your state. Submitting a proclamation request is easy when you follow the below steps and should only take 15 minutes out of your day!

  1. Find your state on the below proclamation list
  2. Read through the submission directions, paying attention to the instructions on our list and your state’s website
  3. Click the respective link
  4. Read through and edit the APHON Proclamation text for your state, customizing the highlighted areas
  5. Have a chapter leader fill out the submission form
  6. That’s it, click submit!
StateInstructions
AlabamaTo complete the document accurately and efficiently, please provide as much information as possible. If you are requesting a proclamation, please cut and paste a copy of a previous proclamation or include enough information to draft a new version. Please submit form no later than 30 days before date needed.
AlaskaProclamation requests are reviewed 4-6 weeks ahead of the requested issue date. To be fully considered, proclamations must include proposed draft language. Approved proclamations will not specifically advertise or endorse a specific organization, event, business, living individual, product, or service.
ArizonaProclamation requests are accepted no less than six weeks but no more than six months in advance of the event date or proclaimed date.Proclamations will not be issued more than three months in advance of the event.
ArkansasAll proclamations must be submitted to the Office of Correspondence with at least a 30-day notice to allow for the approval process and the production of the document itself.
CaliformiaIn California, proclamation requests are legal documents. Request a commemorative message instead.All requests must be submitted no later than 30 days before your requested deadline or event date, whichever comes first.
ColoradoRequests must be submitted at least six weeks before the requested date of proclamation. Late requests will not be accepted.Proclamations will be completed 1-2 weeks before the date they are proclaiming.
DelawarePlease make requests three weeks in advance of your deadline.
FloridaGuidelines for a Proclamation Please allow 4-6 weeks for review.
GeorgiaA Georgia resident must request at least 45 days in advance. For this request to be met within that period, we must have all the information provided.
HawaiiAll requests must be submitted on-line at least four (4) weeks before the requested completion date and not more than three (3) months in advance of the event
IdahoIf you would like to request a proclamation or a signing ceremony, you must fill out a scheduling request form at least three weeks before your event. Requesting a proclamation does not fulfill a signing ceremony request with the Governor. View Full policy guidelines
IllinoisRequests must be made to the Governor’s Office four weeks in advance of the date needed. 
IndianaRequests must be submitted 6-8 weeks in advance of the requested delivery date, or it will be denied. 
IowaRequests must be made to the Governor’s office six weeks in advance of the date needed. 
KansasTo ensure on-time delivery, proclamations must be requested 30 days before their due date. 
KentuckyTo ensure on-time delivery, proclamations must be requested 30 days before their due date. 
MassachusettsSubmit your request at least 20 business days in advance. 
MichiganTo submit a proclamation or program book welcome letter request, please send a detailed e-mail to tributes@michigan.gov at least four weeks in advance of when the recognition is needed. 
MinnesotaNo process identified. Contact the Office of the Governor. 
MississippiNo process identified. Contact the Office of the Governor. 
MissouriSubmit at least 30 days before the date needed. 
MontanaNo process identified. Contact the Office of the Governor:By mail:
Office of the Governor
PO Box 200801
Helena, MT 59620-0801By phone:
406.444.3111
Toll-Free: 855.318.1330
FAX: 406.444.5529
Email the Governor
NebraskaThe Governor’s Office must receive a complete request and draft Proclamation at least 30 days before the date you wish to receive the document to allow for approval and production.
NevadaPlease note that due to the number of requests received, proclamation requests must be received at least 30 days in advance Guidelines
New HampshireProclamation requests must be submitted at least 30 days in advance of the required issue date.
New JerseyRequests must be made to the Governor’s office 6-8 weeks in advance of the date needed. 
New MexicoNo process identified. Contact the Office of the Governor. 
New YorkNo process identified. Contact the Office of the Governor. 
North CarolinaAll requests are processed based on the date that is being proclaimed. Requests must be made no less than six weeks and no more than six months in advance of the proclaimed date.
North DakotaNo process identified. Contact the Office of the Governor. 
OhioThe proclamation, special letter, and resolution requests must be received at least 30 days before the event. 
OklahomaAll requests should be made at least 30 days in advance. 
OregonAll proclamations must be submitted with at least a 30-day notice to allow for the approval process and the production of the document itself.
PennsylvaniaThe Governor’s Office requires 6-8 weeks to process a request for a greeting or proclamation from Governor Wolf.
Rhode IslandNo process identified. Contact the Office of the Governor. 
South CarolinaYour request must be received at least 30 days in advance of the date you would like to receive the proclamation. See also
South DakotaAll proclamations requests require 2-3 weeks processing 
TennesseeRequests must be made through the governor’s website no less than 21 business days in advance. Proclamations may be requested, but will not be issued, more than three months in advance. 
TexasIn “Issue” box, fill out “Ceremonial Item Request” 
UtahThe application must be submitted at least six weeks in advance of the date needed. Requirements and Guidelines
VermontThe public may request proclamations 4-6 weeks before the desired date
VirginiaRequests must be made no fewer than 45 days in advance, and no more than 120 days in advance of the date you need the proclamation
WashingtonRequests must be received at least 30 days before the date you need the item by or the print date.
West VirginiaFill out a proclamation form. No timeline identified. Contact the Office of the Governor.
WisconsinNo process identified. Contact the Office of the Governor. 
WyomingNo process identified. Contact the Office of the Governor.