Whereas, Licensed plumbers play a vital role in protecting the health, safety, and comfort of society; and,

Whereas, Licensed plumbers are leaders in new technologies that improve and maintain the essential infrastructure our country so desperately depends on; and,

Whereas, The plumbing industry plays a significant role in our economy as well, with the majority of plumbing contractors being small business owners; and,

Whereas, 2008 is a milestone year for plumbers as it represents the celebration of the 125^th anniversary of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association; and,

 Whereas, The anniversary celebration will culminate with the observance of National Plumbing Industry Week, April 27-May 3, 2008, which will focus attention on the role of the plumbing-heating-cooling industry in safeguarding the nation's environment and the safety, health, and comfort of its people; and now therefore be it,

Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim the week of April 27, 2008, as Plumbing Industry Week in Michigan.