Whereas, Homeownership strengthens families, stabilizes neighborhoods, builds communities, enhances self-sufficiency and promotes personal well-being; and,

Whereas, Homeownership fosters economic prosperity for both families and communities; and,

Whereas, Local, state and federal government agencies, builders, lenders, realtors and nonprofit organizations are actively engaged in increasing homeownership opportunities for the people of Michigan and are doing so by working together in partnership; and,

Whereas, These individuals, agencies and organizations actively seek to increase the homeownership rate to all-time highs; and now therefore be it,

Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim June 2005, as Homeownership Month in Michigan, and I encourage all citizens to recognize and support the efforts of those who help provide the opportunity for others to live the American Dream of homeownership.