Whereas, Lake Superior is the world's largest freshwater lake and is essential to the quality of life and economic vitality of the cities, villages, towns and counties along its shores and in the surrounding watershed; and,

Whereas, Water is life, and the quality of water determines the quality of life; and,

Whereas, Lake Superior supports recreational, commercial tourism, tribal, and cultural activities for its residents and visitors; and,

Whereas, The responsibility for protecting and restoring the quality of Lake Superior's waters, land and wildlife lies with all residents, communities, municipalities, businesses, tribes and visitors; and,

Whereas, The governors, mayors,   and other government and tribal officials throughout the Lake Superior basin desire to protect the water and habitat quality that all life depends on in the basin; and now therefore be it,

Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim July 15, 2007, as Lake Superior Day in Michigan, and I encourage all citizens to acknowledge and celebrate Lake Superior's importance in the quality of life it supports.