World Voice Day

By virtue of the authority vested by the Constitution of Virginia in the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, there is hereby officially recognized:

World Voice Day

WHEREAS, the human voice is a precious instrument expressing feelings, personality, and identity; and

WHEREAS, an estimated 28 million Americans have some voice condition that impairs their ability to communicate easily; and

WHEREAS, a diagnosis of a voice disorder can be life-altering, affecting your relationships, employment, social activities, and even self-esteem; and

WHEREAS, there is a need for greater recognition and understanding of the impact of voice disorders both in the general public and within the medical community; and

WHEREAS, on April 16, we commemorate World Voice Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the significance of the voice in our lives and understanding the challenges faced by those living with voice disorders; and

WHEREAS, various organizations advocate for individuals affected by voice conditions like spasmodic dysphonia, vocal tremor, vocal cord paresis/paralysis, and muscle tension dysphonia, striving to educate and raise awareness, provide support, and fund research to find answers for the cause of and cure for these conditions; and

WHEREAS, through education, awareness, and support, individuals living with voice disorders are empowered, communities gain a greater understanding of the condition, and the quest for improved treatments and therapies through research is advanced; and

WHEREAS, on World Voice Day, citizens are encouraged to stand in support with all those affected by vocal challenges;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Glenn Youngkin, do hereby recognize April 16, 2025, as WORLD VOICE DAY in the COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, and I call this observance to the attention of all our citizens.

Governor of Virginia

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