Whereas, Thousands of Michigan citizens have served as members of the Armed Forces, and in doing so honored our nation with exemplary dedication; and,

Whereas, It is important to recognize the sacrifices made by Michigan’s veterans who are paralyzed; and,

Whereas, Michigan’s paralyzed veterans personify the highest ideals of service to county, sacrifice of self and perseverance in overcoming adversity; and,

Whereas, The stories of Michigan’s paralyzed veterans are ones of hardship and triumph, and provide life-affirming lessons for us all; and now therefore be it,

Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim the week of April 10, 2005, as Paralyzed Veterans of America Awareness Week in Michigan and I urge all citizens to reflect upon the sacrifices endured by our veterans who sacrificed for our freedoms and ideals.