Whereas, Every day there are men, women, and children in Michigan who do not have a place they can call home; and,

Whereas, The Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness, the Michigan Homeless Assistance Advisory Board, and the Michigan Interagency Committee on Homelessness are committed to sheltering the homeless; and,

Whereas, Every year, public and private agencies observe Homeless Awareness Week to increase awareness and focus attention on the needs of homeless individuals and families; and,

Whereas, The theme of Homeless Awareness Week this year is, “We End it Here, We End it Now”; and now therefore be it,

Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim the week of November 13, 2005, as Homeless Awareness Week in Michigan, and I encourage all citizens to recognize and support the efforts of homeless shelters.