Whereas , The Friday closest to September 11^th has been designated by Tee it Up for the Troops as a National Day of Golf to salute all those who have answered our nations call to duty; and,

Whereas , Tee it Up for the Troops has gained the participation of numerous golf courses across the country in raising fund for its cause; and,

Whereas , On September 5, 2008, the fourth annual Tee it Up for the Troops Golf Tournament will be held to support the Wounded Warrior Project, America Supports You, and the Fisher House Foundation; and now therefore be it,

Resolved , That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim September 5, 2008, as Tee it Up for the Troops Day in Michigan.