Whereas, Community rehabilitation organizations throughout our state help people with disabilities find employment to lead independent, productive and fulfilling lives; and,

Whereas, In 2004, The MARO Employment & Training Association celebrates thirty years representing over 60 not-for-profit community rehabilitation organizations that provide vocational services for people with disabilities; and,

Whereas, Members of the MARO Employment & Training Association cooperate with Community Mental Health agencies, Department of Labor and Economic Growth – Michigan Rehabilitation Services, Michigan Works! Agencies, the Michigan Department of Corrections, The Michigan Commission for the Blind and school districts to help put Michigan to work; and,

Whereas, Members of the MARO Employment & Training Association are responsible for placing over 5,000 people with developmental disabilities and chronic mental illness into supported employment jobs; and,

Whereas, The work members of all community rehabilitation organizations do is not only good for Michigan people, it is good for Michigan business; and now therefore be it,

Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim the week of March 21, 2004, as Community Rehabilitation Organization Week in Michigan, and I urge all citizens to recognize the importance of the services these organizations provide.