Governor Proclamation Request
For: Individuals & Familes
(Included: Suggested "American Eagle Day" Proclamation & Cover Letter)
2015 • American Eagle Foundation • All Rights Reserved
State of _____________
PROCLAMATION
By The Governor
WHEREAS, the Bald Eagle was designated as the U.S.A.’s National Emblem on June 20, 1782 by our Country’s
Founding Fathers at the Second Continental Congress; and
WHEREAS, the Bald Eagle is unique to North America and represents such American values and attributes as
Freedom, Courage, Strength, Spirit, Justice, Quality and Excellence; and
WHEREAS, the Bald Eagle is the central image used in the Great Seal of the United States and in the logos of
many branches of the U. S. Government, including the Presidency, Congress, Defense Department, Treasury
Department, Justice Department, State Department, Department Of Commerce and U. S. Postal Service; and
WHEREAS, the Bald Eagle’s image, meaning and symbolism have played a significant role in the beliefs,
traditions, religions, lifestyles and heritage of Americans from all walks of life, including U.S. military service men/
women, American Indians, Christians, and members of various civic, fraternal, patriotic, veterans, youth,
conservation, educational, outdoors, nature, sportsman, wildlife, political and sports organizations; and
WHEREAS, the Bald Eagle’s image, meaning and symbolism have played a significant role in American art,
music, literature, architecture, commerce, education, culture; and on United States stamps, currency and
coinage; and
WHEREAS, the Bald Eagle was once endangered with possible extinction, and is making a gradual and
encouraging comeback to America’s skies; and
WHEREAS, the Bald Eagle was federally classified as an “endangered species” in the lower 48 states under
the Endangered Species Act in 1973, and was upgraded to a less imperiled
“threatened” status under that Act in 1995; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Interior and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service delisted the Bald Eagle from
Endangered Species Act protection in 2007, but will continue to be protected under the Bald & Golden Eagle
Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act; and
WHEREAS, the recovery of the U.S.A.’s Bald Eagle population was largely accomplished due to the vigilant
efforts of numerous caring agencies, corporations, organizations and citizens;
NOW THEREFORE, I the elected Governor of _______________________ (name of State) do hereby proclaim
June 20th as our State’s annual
AMERICAN EAGLE DAY
I hereby encourage all United States citizens to join us in support of the majestic Bald Eagle’s continuing
recovery and the protection of its precious natural habitat, and in commemorating the living and symbolic
presence of our National Bird through the annual observance of American Eagle Day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and cause the Great Seal of the State of ______________
to be affixed at _______________, ___________(city and state) on this ________ day of __________.
Governor’s Name and Signature: _________________________________
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______ _____, 2015
The Honorable Governor _____________
Office of the Governor
100000 Governor Lane
New York, New York 11111 (Click here for the correct address of your Governor)
Dear Governor ____________:
Earlier this year, the not-for-profit American Eagle Foundation (AEF) of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
sought your support in establishing “American Eagle Day” on June 20th 2015 in our great state
of ____________.
As a resident/residents of our great state of ____________, I, Miss Doe/we, Mr. and Mrs. Doe/we,
the Doe Family support and sponsor this “American Eagle Day” Proclamation request for June
20th, 2015 in our great state. Our son(s)/daughter(s) have written their own unique letters with
this request as well. They have been mailed to your office in conjunction to this letter.
As of June 20, 2014, Governors from 43 states have supported this national effort to establish
and celebrate “American Eagle Day” on June 20 by issuing special proclamations. In addition,
the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives have introduced and passed special
"American Eagle Day" resolutions annually beginning in 2007.
For over 200 years, the majestic Bald Eagle has served as our country’s living symbol of
freedom, spirit and democracy. It was selected as the U.S.A.’s official national emblem on
June 20, 1782 by the Second Continental Congress.
As you may know, the Department of Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
removed the Bald Eagle from Endangered Species Act protection on June 28, 2007.
This special dedicated day on June 20 offers the American people a united opportunity to
celebrate the successful recovery of our National Bird to our lands, waterways and skies. It
also gives them good reason to commemorate the American ideals, values, qualities and
heritage that this precious National Treasure represents.
As soon as possible, we respectfully request that you proclaim “American Eagle Day” in our
state.
I/we the undersigned hereby implore you to issue the official American Eagle Foundation
“American Eagle Day” Sample Proclamation submitted along with this cover letter.
Thank you for your kind, patriotic and timely support of our special request.
Respectfully Yours,
PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION BELOW YOUR SIGNATURE:
Name
Telephone Number
E-mail Address
Complete Mailing Address
PLEASE Email/Mail copy of this request to the American Eagle Foundation (see contact
method below)
Note to Proclamations Department: Please additionally email your state's Proclamation to
[email protected] and mail a second physical copy of the Proclamation to:
American Eagle Foundation
PO BOX 333
Pigeon Forge, TN 37868