Whereas, Key Club members promote the development of student leaders, positive role models, intercultural understanding and cooperation, and opportunities for fellowship, personal growth and professional development; and,

Whereas, The members of the Michigan District of Key Club are part of an international organization of more than 250,000 high school students dedicated to serve with purpose while seeking primacy to the human and spiritual rather than the material values of life; and,

Whereas, The Key Club International Major Emphasis Program, "Children: Their Future, Our Focus," is designed to involve Key Club members in the challenges facing young children by making a positive impact on our community and citizens;

Now, Therefore, be it Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, governor of the state of Michigan, do hereby proclaim the week of November 2, 2009, Key Club International Week in Michigan.  I call upon all citizens of the state of Michigan to render support to this organization and the members that are preparing themselves to be more responsible citizens by providing meaningful service to our homes, schools and communities.