BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA 
 
A PROCLAMATION NARCOLEPSY AWARENESS DAY 
 
WHEREAS: 
 
Narcolepsy is a chronic n.eurological disorder caused by the brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles which affects an estimated 1 in every 2000 Americans; and 
 
WHEREAS: 
 
Narcolepsy, hypersomnia, somnolence, and other sleep disorders are under recognized and underdiagnosed conditions; and 
 
WHEREAS: 
 
The symptoms of narcolepsy and sleep disorders can cause accidents, injuries, and problems with learning and working. Narcolepsy affects individuals neurologically, socially, and emotionally; and 
 
WHEREAS: 
 
Narcolepsy affects people of all ages, with onset typically occurring during adolescence or early adulthood; and 
 
WHEREAS: 
 
The Narcolepsy Network is a national organization created to promote awareness of the disease and support for those who suffer from it; now 
 
THEREFORE: 
 
I, NATHAN DEAL, Governor of the State of Georgia, do hereby proclaim March 8, 2014, as NARCOLEPSY AWARENESS DAY in Georgia. 
 
In witness thereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Executive Department to be affixed this 24th day of January in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen. 
 
ATTEST 
 
GOV E RNOR