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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April 08, 2022
WHEREAS, April 8, 2022, is Opening Day at Comerica Park as the Detroit Tigers take on the Chicago White Sox in the first game of the season; and,
WHEREAS, baseball is America’s favorite past time; and,
WHEREAS, the Detroit Tigers are beloved by Michiganders throughout the state, and bring particular pride to the Detroit community; and,
WHEREAS, today the Detroit Tigers will begin their 121st season as part of Major League Baseball; and,
WHEREAS, the first ever Opening Day for the Tigers was on April 24, 1901; and,
WHEREAS, the Tigers have called Comerica Park home since April 11, 2000, when they defeated the Seattle Mariners 5-2; and,
WHEREAS, this year the Tigers, led by manager A.J. Hinch, hope to improve their all-time Opening Day record to 57-60; and,
WHEREAS, Tigers fans will eagerly tune in this season as Miguel “Miggy” Cabrera seeks his 3000th career hit, which would place him in an elite club of baseball legends; and
WHEREAS, the Tigers have won four World Series, winning their most recent in 1984; and,
WHEREAS, Michiganders are excited to kick off another season of Detroit Tigers baseball and root for a return to the World Series;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim April 8, 2022 as Opening Day in Michigan.