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 01, 2024
WHEREAS, addressing the complex health needs of people with scleroderma is important to the State of Michigan; and,
WHEREAS, comprehensive and coordinated health services for people with scleroderma are critically important to achieving positive patient outcomes; and,
WHEREAS, through public awareness, the State of Michigan seeks to focus on the needs of people living with scleroderma and the continuing improvement of services to those people and their families; and,
WHEREAS, persons living with scleroderma in Michigan, their family, and friends are encouraged to wear teal in the month of June to create awareness, educate others about scleroderma, and participate in scleroderma awareness-related events during the month of June; and,
WHEREAS, the Upper Great Lakes Chapter through its collaboration with the National Scleroderma Foundation and other organizational partners seeks to raise awareness in our communities through support, education and research toward finding a cure for scleroderma;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim June 2024 as Scleroderma Awareness Month in Michigan.