Whereas, The week of April 22, 2007, has been designated as National Tire Safety Week by the Rubber Manufacturers Association; and,

Whereas, The tire industry vigorously encourages appropriate tire care and maintenance to help promote motorist safety and save lives; and,

Whereas, The state of Michigan wishes to encourage safe diving and proper tire care and maintenance; and,

Whereas, Four essential elements of tire care and maintenance are checking tire inflation pressure (including the spare) once a month and before long trips, periodic wheel alignment, rotation of tires every 6,000-8,000 miles and checking tire tread regularly; and,

Whereas, The citizens of the state of Michigan can be "tire smart" by performing regular tire maintenance on their own vehicles to help maximize vehicle and highway safety for themselves, their families, and others; and,

Whereas, Proper tire care also helps the environment and saves consumers money by promoting better fuel economy and longer tire life so tires can be replaced less frequently; and now therefore be it,

Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim the week of April 22, 2007, as Tire Safety Week in Michigan.