Whereas, Radar studies show that birds migrate in a broad front across the Great Lakes at night, and millions of birds fill the skies over Michigan during their spring migration; and,

Whereas, Over 250 species, some declining steeply in numbers, including warblers, thrushes, and tanagers, fly over Michigan during their migration; and,

Whereas, The lights of tall buildings often confuse the navigation systems of birds flying nearby, and birds can die from exhaustion or by colliding with buildings; and,

Whereas, By turning lights off at night, we would save money, reduce pollution, save energy, and save the lives of many of the birds that fly over our skies at night; and now therefore be it,

Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim March 15 through May 31, 2008, and August 15 through October 31, 2008, as Safe Passage Great Lakes Days in Michigan.