Whereas, The liberty of better communication and knowledge acquisition has been aided by the advent of computer and internet access however there is also an unfortunate abuse of personal information and identity theft, and,

Whereas, Computer technology and Internet access is rapidly rising, so also is access to personal information; therefore practicing effective information security measures is crucial for all citizens are able to contribute to the protection of our national information infrastructure, and,

Whereas, This year the Postal Inspection Service and the Consumer Advocate’s office of the U. S. Postal Service have joined other federal, state, and local organizations, as well as national advocacy groups to launch the fifth annual National Consumer Protection Week, and,

Whereas, During National Consumer Protection Week, all residents of the state of Michigan are encouraged to ensure the security of their personal or sensitive information, and,

Whereas, The continued financial security and prosperity of our state and even our country is strengthened when consumers learn to safeguard their information and personal data, and now therefore be it,

Resolved, That February 7, 2003, be known as Consumer Protection Day in the State of Michigan as part of National Consumer Protection Week.