Whereas, In Michigan, we are fortunate to have been blessed with beautiful rivers, lakes, fields, forests, and a people who, through hard work and intellectual effort and toil, have made cultural, industrial, agricultural, and educational advancements for the enrichment of life for our citizens; and,

Whereas, In addition to having many blessings for which to be thankful, our society is also faced with difficult challenges, international unrest, and uncertain and changing times which test our people and challenge their beliefs; and,

Whereas, It is Christian Heritage which is treasured by so many Americans that gives them strength during these trying times; and,

Whereas, Christian Heritage Week provides American citizens an opportunity to acknowledge the blessings, to contemplate the numerous challenges that society and the nation face here at home and throughout the world, and to be rededicated to the nation’s spiritual roots; and now therefore be it,

Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim the week of November 21, 2004, as Christian Heritage Week in Michigan and I encourage all of Michigan's citizens of the Christian faith to recognize the importance of Christian beliefs and values to the life and culture of our state and nation.