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 30, 2024
WHEREAS, June 30th, 2024, marks the fifteenth global celebration of Social Media Day and the twelfth statewide celebration of Michigan Social Media Day; and,
WHEREAS, Michigan Social Media Day celebrates the advancements of technology, digital innovation, and the connectedness that social media provides in its increasing influence on government, business, and education; and,
WHEREAS, social media has created vibrant communities for citizens to openly communicate with each other and throughout the world; and,
WHEREAS, the use of technologies such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, video live streaming, and audio podcasts create a more accessible and participatory global conversation and exchange of information in real-time; and,
WHEREAS, the public is encouraged to learn more at www.Michigan.gov/SocialMedia and participate in Michigan Social Media Day by using hashtags #SMDay and #SMDayMI;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim June 30, 2024, as Michigan Social Media Day.