Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a lifelong Michigander. She is a lawyer, an educator, former prosecutor, State Representative and Senator. She was the first woman to lead a Senate caucus. But the most important title she boasts is MOM. Inspired by her family, she’s devoted her life to building a stronger Michigan for everyone.
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March 11, 2023
WHEREAS, narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder caused by the brain’s inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles; and,
WHEREAS, narcolepsy affects an estimated 1 in every 2,000 Americans; and,
WHEREAS, narcolepsy can take years to diagnose; and,
WHEREAS, the symptoms of Narcolepsy, especially when undiagnosed, can lead to accidents, injuries, and problems with learning and working; and,
WHEREAS, narcolepsy affects people neurologically, socially, and emotionally; and,
WHEREAS, narcolepsy affects people of all ages, with onset typically between the ages of 15 and 25 years old; and,
WHEREAS, Narcolepsy Network is a national organization created to promote awareness of the disease and support for those who suffer from narcolepsy; and,
WHEREAS, Suddenly Sleepy Saturday is recognized the day before Americans turn their clocks back, when even those who do not have narcolepsy may experience sudden sleepiness or daytime drowsiness, just as people with narcolepsy do each day;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim March 11, 2023, as Suddenly Sleepy Saturday: A Day for Narcolepsy Awareness in Michigan.