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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June 11, 2023
Whereas, Michigan supports the Great Seal of the United States of America bearing the inscription, E Pluribus Unum, which translates from Latin as "Out of many, one"; and,
Whereas, the greatest asset of the state of Michigan is its people; and,
Whereas, the state of Michigan is comprised of multicultural, multiethnic and multiracial citizens; and,
Whereas, friendship, collegiality, civility, respect, and kindness are commonly shared ideals of the collective citizenry of the state of Michigan; and,
Whereas, the Race Amity Forum Detroit Metro joins the nationwide “Towards E Pluribus Unum Initiative” which invites communities across the United States of America to join in introspection and reflection on the beauty and richness of the diverse peoples of this great nation while reaching out with a spirit of amity toward one another annually on the second Sunday in June designated as Race Amity Day;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim June 11, 2023 as Race Amity Day in Michigan.