Whereas, Tee it Up for the Troops was created to honor and assist and support fallen and disabled members of the Armed Forces and their families, as well as to honor our veterans for their sacrifice; and,

Whereas, The Friday closest to September 11^th has been designated by Tee it Up for the Troops as a National Day of Golf to salute all those who have answered our nations call of duty; and,

Whereas, Tee it Up for the Troops has gained the participation of numerous golf courses across the country in raising fund for its cause; and,

Whereas, On September 7, 2007, the Third Annual Tee it Up for the Troops Golf Tournament will be held to support the Wounded Warrior Project, American Supports You and the Fisher House Foundation; and now therefore be it,

Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim September 7, 2007, as Tee it Up for the Troops Day in Michigan.