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 09, 2024
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 is an under-recognized and under-diagnosed condition; 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’s mental health along with physical health, including mood, sociability, emotional health, and overall functioning; and,
WHEREAS, the onset of narcolepsy can occur anytime between early childhood and 50 years of age, with peak time periods identified around 15 and 36 years of age;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim Saturday, March 9, 2024, as Suddenly Sleepy Saturday in Michigan.