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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September 22, 2025
WHEREAS, narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder caused by the brain’s inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles; and,
WHEREAS, narcolepsy affects an estimated one 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 symptom onset typically occurring in pre-teens/teens or the early twenties, but can also happen later in life; and,
WHEREAS, Narcolepsy Network is a national organization dedicated to raising awareness of narcolepsy and supporting individuals living with the disorder; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim September 22, 2025, as Narcolepsy Awareness Day in Michigan.