Whereas, The week of November 11, 2007, has been declared National Elevator Escalator Safety Awareness Week; and,

Whereas, The purpose of this week is to increase public awareness of the safe and proper use of elevators, escalators and moving walks; and,

Whereas, Through education and awareness, avoidable accidents can be reduced; and,

Whereas, The elevator industry is committed and dedicated to the safety of the people of the Great Lakes State and the proper use of elevators, escalators and moving walks greatly contributes to our comfort and quality of life; and now therefore be it,

Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do here by proclaim the week of November 11, 2007, as Elevator Escalator Safety Awareness Week in Michigan.