Whereas, Trees play a significant role in our environment and in the quality
of our lives by providing shelter and nourishment to all living things as well
as bringing beauty to our surroundings; and,
Whereas, Maintaining our heritage of beautiful woodland and preventing the
shrinking of our forests is an important mission of the State of Michigan; and,
Whereas, Trees are magical jungle gyms to our children, with branches reaching
to the sky, and in addition the practical use of trees help us build our homes,
cool us with their shade, and create everything from furniture to paper products;
and,
Whereas, In Michigan, we are fortunate to have a rich variety of trees that
present us with the glorious gift of color each autumn, reds and oranges that
remind us of the cycle of life that we are all a part of; and,
Whereas, The threat to our ecosystem must be fought against with the planting
of new trees to allow future generations with the blessing of trees throughout
their lifetimes; and now therefore be it
Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State
of Michigan, do hereby proclaim the week of April 21, 2003, as Arbor Week and
April 25, 2003, as Arbor Day in Michigan.
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