Whereas, The National Governors Association Chair's initiative Innovation America is about an American response to a global challenge; and,

Whereas, Governors are leading the way in encouraging innovation in schools and workplaces through this initiative; and,

Whereas, Governors are focusing on the importance of providing a quality math and science education, helping colleges and universities better prepare the workers of tomorrow and promoting investment in businesses and technologies of the future; and,

Whereas, Innovation is about doing things better, faster and smarter for a higher quality of life; and,

Whereas, Innovation America is about making all of America more efficient, more effective and better equipped for tomorrow, today; and now therefore be it,

Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim the May 14-18, 2007, as Innovation America Week.