An official gubernatorial or mayoral proclamation is superb publicity for Lab Week and puts your issues before those who make policy and regulations. Many laboratories request proclamations and receive them.
Proclamations take lots of time.
Involve your institution's PR department and administration in the proclamation process. Check the white pages under city or state government for addresses and phone numbers to write or call for information on requesting a proclamation. Draft a cover letter and the proclamation. Address the official correctly and explain that your institution, along with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, other medical organizations, and tens of thousands of laboratories across the country, is celebrating Medical Laboratory Week. Include the theme, the date, and your goals to increase awareness of and recognition for medical laboratory professionals.