Whereas, The people of Michigan support and deserve a clean and safe environment in which to raise our children; and,

Whereas, The benefits of pollution prevention are well documented and achieved through reducing waste at its source, or where this is not feasible, recycling; and,

Whereas, Pollution prevention can improve environmental conditions, protect the health and safety of workers, strengthen our community, and provide an assurance for our future; and,

Whereas, Pollution prevention can increase industrial and energy efficiency and commercial competitiveness, thus saving businesses money and help to make the state become more environmentally, economically and socially sound; and,

Whereas, By focusing on pollution prevention, Michigan can meet the challenges of having healthy communities, clean watersheds, efficient government, and competitive businesses; and,

Whereas, Pollution Prevention Week is an opportunity for government to join forces with business, industry, environmental groups, community organizations, and the citizens of Michigan to ensure a prosperous and sustainable future, and now therefore be it,

Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim the week of September 15, 2003, as Pollution Prevention Week in Michigan, and encourage all citizens to join in this observance and incorporate pollution prevention into your everyday activities.