Whereas, Many Americans are working extremely long hours, taking shorter vacations and suffering from stress and burnout in the workplace; and,

Whereas, Time pressure, overwork and over-scheduling have a negative impact on family life, community and civic participation, health, economic productivity and environmental stewardship; and now therefore be it,

Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaims October 24, 2003, as “Take Back Your Time” Day in Michigan, and I urge all citizens to participate in local events to share your own views and ideas, join in with others to seek solutions to time poverty.