Whereas , There are over 14,000 ASE Certified automotive service professionals working in over 3,900 general automotive service and repair facilities in Michigan; and,

Whereas , The goal of the automotive service and repair industry in Michigan is to provide motorists with the best possible vehicle repair and service; and,

Whereas , Providing excellent service can only be accomplished by developing and using the highly technical and diagnostic skills of automotive services professionals, who are responsible for maintaining, servicing and repairing vehicles that the motoring public depends on to travel safely and securely over or nation's road; and,

Whereas , Automotive service professionals provide prompt, complete, accurate and quality service, while diligently adhering to standards of professionalism and continuing technical education and training; and now therefore be it,

Resolved , That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim the week of June 9, 2008, as Automotive Service Professionals Week.  I encourage the citizens of Michigan to recognize the valuable and meaningful contributions that automotive service professionals make to keep our cars and trucks running.