Governor's Proclamation - Michigan Week 2008 Governor Jennifer M. Granholm proclaims the week of May 17, 2008, as Michigan Week, with the theme of "Great Lakes, Great Traditions." She invites citizens and visitors to explore and celebrate all that "pure" Michigan has to offer.
What is Michigan Week? Michigan Week, an annual tribute to the best of the Great Lakes State, began in 1954 as a way to promote state pride among citizens and to celebrate the rich heritage and unique features that make Michigan special.
Michigan Weeks Article about the history of Michigan Week written by Jim Schultz for the Michigan Lobbyist magazine Spring 2004.