Whereas, Raoul Wallenberg helped save 100,000 lives by rescuing those who were bound for gas chambers, bringing food to those on death marches, housing people in Swedish safe houses, and by continually challenging the primary mission of Nazi authority; and,

Whereas, In 1945, the Russian army took control of Budapest and imprisoned Raoul Wallenberg holding him captive on the grounds that he was in violation of the rules of diplomatic immunity, Swedish neutrality, and international law; and,

Whereas, After his imprisonment, Raoul Wallenberg was never heard from again; and,

Whereas, Each year, the work that Raoul Wallenberg did to save so many lives is remembered by promoting peace, respect and good moral values;

Now, Therefore, be it Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, governor of the state of Michigan, do hereby proclaim October 5, 2009, Raoul Wallenberg Day in honor of his courageous humanitarian efforts in war-torn Hungary during World War II. I encourage all citizens to learn from the example of Raoul Wallenberg and to work toward eradicating traces of prejudice, intolerance and cultural insensitivity in our state.