Whereas, The health and well-being of children is the responsibility of all and not that of one person alone; and,

Whereas, The safety of our children is a significant concern for parents, community leaders and health care providers; and,

Whereas, Environmental welfare for our children is of universal concern and deserves the utmost attention; and,

Whereas, If started in childhood, proper health, safety and environmental habits can be maintained for a lifetime, producing a valued member of society and thereby providing significant enhancements to our way of life; and now therefore be it,

Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim May 14, 2005, as Kids Day America in Michigan, and I encourage all citizens to dedicate this day to educating and teaching the importance of health, safety and environmental issues affecting our communities.