Whereas, Together, teachers and principals strive to create a conducive environment for students to learn and strive to encourage students to continue to learn as it is a lifelong process; and,

Whereas, Principals work to provide a positive support system to empower their students and to give them the right tools they need to succeed; and,

Whereas, Though change may be uncomfortable, principals have recognized that it is essential for growth as the use of technology is a driving global focus in communication and information; and,

Whereas, Child advocacy is within the role of the educator, and principals act as the liaison between the school and the community to ensure that the school's undertakings and achievements are recognized; and,

Now, Therefore, be it Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, governor of the state of Michigan, do hereby proclaim the week of February 8, 2009, as Principals Week in Michigan, and I encourage all citizens to support the efforts of school principals in their communities.