Whereas, Transportation is a vital force in our society; and,

Whereas, Transportation moves the nation's goods, delivers the products of our farms and factories, and enables us to live and work where we choose; and,

Whereas, Transportation affords us the opportunity for leisure travel, thus educating our people toward the customs and ways of life in areas which would otherwise be foreign to us; and,

Whereas, Transportation enriches our economy and strengthens our defense; and,

Whereas, Transportation knits local communities together and allows them to expand and extend their commercial and economic boundaries; and,

Whereas, As Michigan continues to grow, effective transportation takes on great importance for local commuters as well as for those who travel across our region; and,

Whereas, We owe a debt of gratitude to transportation officials who continue to design and plan for safer and more efficient modes of travel and methods to minimize the congestion of our streets and highways; and now therefore be it,

Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim the week of May 14, 2007, as Transportation Week.  I encourage all citizens to join me in observing, supporting and participating in this significant event, and in recognizing the transportation industry and its workers who give their abilities and knowledge toward the betterment of our state and nation.