Whereas, The automotive service professional, an invaluable member of the automotive service industry, is a highly trained and skilled individual; and,

Whereas, The goal of the automotive service and repair industry is to provide motorists with the best possible vehicle repair and service; and,

Whereas, This goal can only be accomplished by developing and using the highly technical and diagnostic skills of automotive service professionals, who are responsible for maintaining, servicing and repairing the vehicles that the motoring public depends on to travel safely and securely over our nation’s roads; and,

Whereas, Automotive service professionals provide prompt, complete, accurate and quality service to the increasingly complex vehicles consumers depend upon daily, while diligently adhering to standards of professionalism and continuing technical education and training; and,

Whereas, Automotive service professionals ongoing efforts to fix it right the first time are worthy of recognition and appreciation for their dedication, knowledge and expertise; and now therefore be it,

Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim June 11, 2005, as Automotive Service Professionals Day in Michigan and I encourage all citizens to recognize the valuable and meaningful contributions that automotive service professionals make to keep our cars and trucks moving.