BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA 
 
A PROCLAMATION GASTROSCHISIS AWARENESS DAY 
 
WHEREAS : 
 
There are 1 in 2,229 individuals born with gastroschisis in the United States, and roughly the same number born in Georgia annually; and 
 
WHEREAS : 
 
Many Americans living with gastroschisis have serious and debilitating conditions that have a significant impact on the lives of those affected, including but not limited to failure to thrive or slow growth, short bowel syndrome, multiple organ transplants, and long-term feeding issues; and 
 
WHEREAS: 
 
The cause of gastroschisis is relatively unknown. As such, patients and their families generally must bear a large share of the burden for many things, including raising funds for research; and 
 
WHEREAS: 
 
Organizations like the Avery's Angels Gastroschisis Foundation will join in celebrating a nationwide observance of Gastroschisis Awareness Day on July 30, 2014; now 
 
THEREFORE: 
 
I, NATHAN DEAL, Governor of the State of Georgia, do hereby proclaim July 30, 2014, as GASTROSCHISIS 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 21st day of April in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen . 
 
GOVERNOR 
ATTEST 
~Au.~ 
CHIEF OF STAFF