Whereas, Each of us belongs to a family with traditions and heritage that reflect who we are and where we come from; and,

Whereas, Family history research is among the most popular hobbies in our state and nation, with tens of millions of our fellow citizens actively researching their family histories and sharing family stories; and,

Whereas, The libraries, archives, and museums of our state have a rich repository of information about our ancestors and their lives; and,

Whereas, The Department of History, Arts, and Libraries will celebrate Family History Month with educational programming for genealogists of all skill levels, and special events that pay tribute to the unique heritage of Lansing and Michigan; and now therefore be it,

Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim October, 2004, as Family History Month in Michigan and I encourage all of our citizens to actively research and share their unique family histories and to participate in Family History Month activities.