Whereas, In addition to promoting the value and importance of sports and physical activities in the physical, emotional, social and mental development of the youth of America, the Alliance seeks to make the sports experience safe, fun and healthy for all children; and

Whereas, The Alliance offers skill-development programs for young athletes that provide them with a positive introduction to sports; and

Whereas, This month offers an important opportunity to spread the word to all residents of Michigan so they may shape and influence the lives of children who participate in youth sports; and now therefore be it

Resolved, that I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim September, 2003 as Youth Sports Month, and encourage all citizens of Michigan to acknowledge and participate in after school youth sports programs.