Whereas, It is important to recognize the sacrifices made by our state’s veterans who are paralyzed; their stories of hardship and triumph provide life-affirming lessons for us all; and,

Whereas, These veterans personify the highest ideals of service to country, sacrifice of self and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity; and now therefore be it

Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim the week of April 13, 2003, as Paralyzed Veterans of America Awareness Week within the great State of Michigan. I encourage the citizens of our great lakes state to honor these paralyzed veterans by observing and/or attending activities associated with Paralyzed Veterans of America Awareness Week and reflect upon the sacrifices endured by these veterans of our state.