State Proclamations
Because of the Siblings Day Committee efforts, Siblings Day is gaining momentum at the federal, state and most importantly, family level (see proclamations below ). You will find an endorsement from US Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney from New York directed to President William Clinton, and recognition by the US House of Representatives during open session on April 10, 1997, May 3, 2001 and April 2005 which were subsequently published in the Congressional Record. State Senator Catherine Abate and Assemblyman Richard Gottfield of New York both applaud the effort. The founder of Grandparent's Day, Mrs. Marion McQuade, has also been supportive.
Since 1998, 40 state governors from 31 states have officially established Siblings Day in their state and among them, four have been former White House cabinet members: Tom Ridge of Pennsyvania, Bill Richardson of New Mexico, Tommy Thompson of Wisconsin and Christine Whitman of New Jersey.
