Whereas, Professional insurance women make a significant contribution to the risk and insurance industry in Michigan; and,

Whereas, The National Association of Insurance Women, with over 15,000 members nationwide, endeavors to reaffirm to the insurance industry as a whole the highest professional standards and ethics by advocating for the professional advancement of its members through loyalty, fellowship, and education; and,

Whereas, Michigan is proud to have a chapter of the National Association of Insurance Women in Lansing whose members significantly contribute to the improvement and promotion of the economically vital insurance industry in our Great Lakes State; and,

Whereas, Professional insurance women are working effectively with the national organization while earning recognition for their outstanding accomplishments; and,

Whereas, These insurance professionals give back to the State of Michigan by working locally and statewide to advocate for greater public awareness of important issues such as tort reform, automobile safety, and the problem of drinking and driving; and now therefore be it,

Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim the week of May 15, 2006, as National Association of Insurance Women Week in Michigan.