Whereas, The availability of information and support is of the utmost importance to families who suffer from pregnancy or infant loss to help them better deal with their bereavement; and,

Whereas, A public that is informed and educated about pregnancy and infant loss can better learn how to respond with compassion to affected families; and,

Whereas, Professionals who come in contact with families that have suffered pregnancy or infant loss, such as nurses, physicians, social workers, clergy, emergency medical technicians, funeral directors, police officers, and employers, can better assist families if they have special training and better knowledge about pregnancy and infant loss; and now therefore be it,

Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim October 15, 2003, as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day in Michigan and I urge all citizens to acknowledge the pregnancies and infants lost, mend broken hearts, and give hope to the future.