Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a lifelong Michigander. She is a lawyer, an educator, former prosecutor, State Representative and Senator. She was the first woman to lead a Senate caucus. But the most important title she boasts is MOM. Inspired by her family, she’s devoted her life to building a stronger Michigan for everyone.
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January 22, 2019
WHEREAS, Day of Racial Healing invites countries, states, communities, and individuals to commemorate and strengthen the ideals of relationship building, peace, and universal healing among all nations and people; and,
WHEREAS, we should come together to celebrate our common humanity and build relationships where we work together and move forward together; and,
WHEREAS, we should strive to embrace our neighbors and work together to solve the many issues facing the state and this nation; and,
WHEREAS, any differences in race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or nationality should not be seen as pillars that divide us, but rather as building blocks upon which we can all construct a stronger state and nation together; and,
WHEREAS, we join many local and state governments and organizations across the nation in recognizing the National Day of Racial Healing;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim January, 22, 2019 as a Day of Racial Healing in Michigan.