Whereas, The citizens of Michigan recognize the vital role that education regarding the topic of water safety plays in preventing drownings and recreation water-related injuries; and,

Whereas, The citizens of Michigan can best ensure quality health advantages from water recreation by taking proactive steps, learned through water-safety education, to prevent water-borne illnesses; and,

Whereas, The citizens of Michigan can be guaranteed the safest water-related recreational activities by participating in recreation at treated-water aquatics facilities; and,

Whereas, The citizens of Michigan recognize the vital importance of abiding by the rules set forth by the guardianship of trained and certified aquatics professionals who develop water-safety rules with their prudent enjoyment in mind; and now therefore be it,

Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan do hereby proclaim the week of June 6, 2005, as Water Safety Week in Michigan.