Whereas , Water is life, and the quality of water determines the quality of life; and,

Whereas , Lake Superior supports recreational, commercial tourism, tribal, and cultural activities for its residents and visitors; and,

Whereas , The responsibility for protecting and restoring the quality of Lake Superior's waters, land, and wildlife lies with all residents, communities, municipalities, businesses, tribes, and visitors; and,

Whereas , The governors, mayors,  and other government and tribal officials throughout the Lake Superior basin desire to protect the water and habitat quality that all life depends on in the basin; and now therefore be it,

Resolved , That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim July 20, 2008, as Lake Superior Day in Michigan, and I encourage all citizens to acknowledge and celebrate Lake Superior's importance in the quality of life it supports.