Whereas, We look to parents in protecting and guiding their children and inspiring in them the importance of honesty, respect, education, empathy, service and determination; and,

Whereas, Parents who nurture, love and guide their children help them develop into healthy, caring, loving, responsible and contributing citizens; and,

Whereas, Informed and supported parenting can add stability and strength to our children’s lives and help reduce social problems such as substance abuse, school failure, teenage pregnancy, violence and crime; and,

Whereas, Providing and promoting parenting education and resources for developing parenting skills will contribute greatly to the improved quality of life for the Michigan family, our parents and children, and can benefit future generations throughout both peninsulas of our great state; and,

Whereas, Establishing March as Parenting Awareness Month provides us with an opportunity to honor and celebrate individuals who have embraced the challenge of parenthood, as well as to promote parenting education, parent involvement and parent networks throughout our state; and now therefore be it