Whereas, Spread the Bread is a national grassroots organization whose mission is to nurture children's innate generosity with the goal of sparking a life-long commitment to helping others; and,

Whereas, Through Spread the Bread, children are given opportunities to practice volunteerism by baking bread and offering it to their heroes and those in need such as seniors, shelter residents and food pantry consumers; and,

Whereas, Recipients of the bread are given a homemade loaf of bread and a message that they have been remembered, and for bakers and recipients, "bread-spreading" promotes respect for the importance and dignity of each member of society; and now therefore be it,

Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim April 12, 2008, as Spread the Bread Day.