BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA 
 
A PROCLAMATION 
 
MASSAGE THERAPY AWARENESS DAY 
 
WHEREAS: 
 
Massage therapy is a licensed profession in the State of Georgia that benefits the health and wellness of individuals and is increasingly integrated into healthcare; and 
 
WHEREAS : 
 
Clinical research indicates that massage therapy is beneficial for a variety of health issues; and 
 
WHEREAS: 
 
An increasing number of Georgians have turned to massage therapy for relief from injuries and certain chronic and acute conditions to help them deal with the stresses of everyday life and to maintain good health; and 
 
WHEREAS: 
 
Organizations such as the Georgia Chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association provide consumer and professional education information on massage therapy while helping consumers and health professionals locate qualified massage therapists in their area; and 
 
WHEREAS: 
 
Massage therapy benefits a number of Georgians with a wide range of conditions and is a growing sector of the healthcare market ; now 
 
THEREFORE: 
 
I, NATHAN DEAL, Governor of the State of Georgia, do hereby proclaim October 28, 201 5, as MASSAGE THERAPY 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 1st day of October in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen. 
 
ATTEST 
 
GOVERNOR 
 
CHIEF OF STAFF