Whereas, Professional truck drivers deliver goods to every home, community, school and business in America, traveling more than 170 billion miles and delivering 6.5 billion tons of freight each year; and,

Whereas, Professional truck drivers have been honored as among the safest drivers on our highways, and many have received awards for extraordinary acts of heroism and bravery for saving fellow motorists from injury or death; and,

Whereas, America’s professional truck drivers are hard-working men and women who serve communities, schools and businesses of the United States with dedication and pride; and,

Whereas, The week of August 22, 2004, has been designated as National Truck Driver Appreciation Week in honor of these men and women, numbering over 3 million people, for their outstanding contributions to our nation’s economic strength and viability; and now therefore be it,

Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim the week of August 22, 2004, as Michigan Truck Driver Appreciation Week in Michigan.