Whereas, There are approximately 200 certified government financial managers representing state, federal, municipal and private sector accountants, auditors, and financial managers in Michigan; and,

Whereas, AGA members have responded to its mission of advancing government accountability as it continues its broad educational efforts, with emphasis on high standards of conduct, honor and character; and,

Whereas, AGA is also making significant advances in professional ability and in service to the citizens of the state of Michigan by mastering increasingly technical and complex accounting requirements; and,

Whereas, The certified government financial manager program of AGA provides a means of demonstrating professionalism and competency by requiring certified government financial managers candidates to have appropriate educational and employment history; and,

Whereas, AGA also instills a code of ethics for all certified government financial manager candidates and requires them to pass three examinations to test their expertise in governmental environment, governmental financial management and control, and governmental accounting, financial reporting and budgeting;

Now, Therefore, be it Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, governor of the state of Michigan, do hereby proclaim March 2009 Certified Government Financial Manager Month in Michigan.  I encourage all citizens to learn more about career opportunities as a certified government financial manager.