Whereas, Blood cancers currently afflict more than 700,000 Americans with an estimated 110,000 new cases diagnosed each year; and,

Whereas, Leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma will kill an estimated 60,500 people in the United States this year; and,

Whereas, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, through voluntary contributions, is dedicated to finding cures for these diseases through research efforts and to provide care for those that suffer from them; and,

Whereas, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society maintains an office in Grand Rapids to support patients with these diseases and their family members in the State of Michigan; and,

Whereas, Private efforts work to enhance research funding and education programs that address these diseases; and now therefore be it,

Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim September, 2004, as Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma Awareness Month in Michigan to enhance the understanding of blood related cancers and to encourage participation in voluntary activities to support education programs and the funding of research programs to find a cure for them.