Whereas, Medical Assistants are the central figures in promoting and maintaining cooperative and successful relationships between patients and physicians; and,

Whereas, The health care delivery system depends on the skill and professionalism of Medical Assistants, who are considered to be vital members of the health care team; and,

Whereas, A substantial contribution to the quality of health care in the United States has been made by Medical Assistants; and,

Whereas, With the many challenges facing health care, it is clear that the men and women who pursue the profession of Medical Assistant will play a strong role in the delivery of vital services in the future as those roles and responsibilities are expanded; and now therefore be it,

Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of Michigan, do hereby declare the week of October 20, 2003, as Medical Assistants Recognition Week.