Whereas, Writing is an essential communication tool for all people, allowing the writer to express his thoughts, wishes, desires, and feelings; and,

Whereas, “I Love to Write Day” is celebrated in more than 15,000 schools across the country, and commemorated with special writing activities and events hosted by bookstores, libraries, and community centers; and,

Whereas, “I Love to Write Day” encourages people of all ages to write a poem, short story, essay, or letter to the editor; and,

Whereas, By devoting a day to writing, “I Love to Write Day” creates an opportunity for people of all ages to become better writers, and will allow many to discover how important it is to put their thoughts and feelings on paper; and now therefore be it,

Resolved, That I, Jennifer Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim November 15, 2005, as “I Love to Write Day” in Michigan.