Whereas, Snowmobiling is an exhilarating sport enjoyed by more than 10 million
people throughout the United States and Canada; and,
Whereas, Michigan is a winter wonderland with over 5,700 miles of snowmobile
trails that twist and turn through 18 million acres of forests, and is home
to countless numbers of snowmobile enthusiasts of all ages; and,
Whereas, Representing a major component of Michigan’s winter tourism
industry, snowmobiling contributes nearly $1 billion annually to our State’s
economy; and,
Whereas, It is unfortunate, however, that each year people are injured or killed
while snowmobiling, where 50 percent of all snowmobile fatalities are the result
of intoxicated operators; and,
Whereas, Snowmobile Safety Week highlights the importance of operating snowmobiles
responsibly to ensure that everyone will safely enjoy our State’s scenic
beauty during their snowmobile travels this winter; and now therefore be it,
Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan,
do hereby proclaim the week of January 14, 2004, as Snowmobile Safety Week in
Michigan.
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