Whereas, College and university students provide more community service than any other generation; and,

Whereas, By providing community service, college and university students discover the needs of our society and search for alternative solutions; and,

Whereas, College and university students have shown more apathy toward the democratic process than previous generations; and,

Whereas, College and university students need more encouragement and support in becoming more politically active citizens; and,

Whereas, The 2004 observance of Raise Your Voice: A Month of Action promotes and celebrates statewide civic engagement by college and university students; and now therefore be it,

Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim the period of February 15 through March 20, 2004, as Raise Your Voice: A Month of Action, and I urge all citizens to recognize the positive impact college and university students make in Michigan.