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 06, 2023
WHEREAS, April 6, 2023, is Opening Day at Comerica Park as the Detroit Tigers take on the Tampa Bay Rays in the first home game of the season; and,
WHEREAS, baseball is America’s favorite pastime; and,
WHEREAS, the Detroit Tigers are beloved by Michiganders throughout the state, and bring particular pride to the City of Detroit; and,
WHEREAS, today, the Detroit Tigers begin their 122nd 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 58 – 60; and,
WHEREAS, Tigers fans will eagerly tune in as we prepare to say goodbye to Miguel “Miggy” Cabrera as he begins his farewell season; 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 6, 2023, as Opening Day in Michigan.