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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August 11, 2019
WHEREAS, Michigan hosts over 2,000 megawatts of wind power capacity, producing enough electricity to power over half a million average homes; and,
WHEREAS, Michigan is home to 26 wind-related manufacturing facilities and 26 wind farms; and,
WHEREAS, wind farms in Michigan have attracted over $3.7 billion dollars in private investment to date; and,
WHEREAS, wind farms generate $32.5 million in state and local taxes and between $5-$10 million in land lease payments each year for Michigan communities and landowners; and,
WHEREAS, wind powers opportunity for over 2,000 men and women in Michigan that are?directly employed by the wind industry;
THEREFORE,?I,?Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim August 11-17, 2019, as American Wind Week in the State of Michigan and encourage the residents of our state to learn about and celebrate wind energy.