Whereas, On June 1^st International Children’s Day in the USA will be celebrated; and,

Whereas, Now, more than ever, when violence and tragic events in schools are taking place with increased frequency, we should all reflect about ourselves and our children; and,

Whereas, In 2005, the A.L. Lotts Elementary School in Knoxville, Tennessee, and the Jefferson Elementary School in Summit, New Jersey, participated in an art exchange as part of this worldwide celebration; and now therefore be it,

Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim June 1, 2005, as Children’s Day in Michigan and encourage all citizens to take a moment and remember the children and consider them as we go about our daily activities and present ourselves as good role models.