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​No Longer Working 9 to 5, Dolly Pardon the Turkey Pardoned by Gov. Whitmer

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LANSING, Mich.—Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer pardoned a turkey before Thanksgiving. The turkey’s name, Dolly Pardon, was submitted by Jay of West Bloomfield. The name was selected from more than 3,900 entries in the statewide contest announced earlier this month. Dolly Pardon is the second turkey pardoned since the governor took office. Last year, the governor pardoned Mitch E. Gander. 

 

“Many Michiganders are working 9 to 5 the week before Thanksgiving on holiday activities, meal prep, and more,” said Governor Whitmer. “Before we start Bubbling Over, let’s remember the reason we gather Around Here, from the delicious Thanksgiving foods we Real-ly Love to the friends, family, and loved ones who bring us Pure and Simple Joy, surround us with a Full Circle, and remind us we are not simply Islands in the Stream of life. Before we get Hungry Again, let’s take time to give thanks for Michigan’s health care professionals, armed service members, and everyone who works hard to make our great state better. With this pardon, Dolly Pardon can make some Joyful Noise and Better Get To Livin’. I wish every Michigander a great Thanksgiving.” 

 

“I’m honored to join Governor Whitmer to celebrate Dolly Pardon, a turkey with beauty beyond compare. What a wonderful way to kick off Thanksgiving celebrations!” said MDARD Director Boring. “All month long, we at MDARD have been giving thanks to our nation’s farmers and producers, truckers, processors, grocery stores, food safety inspectors, and more, who help us create the perfect meal for family and friends to gather around. I’m encouraging Michiganders to thank those who work so hard to make this Thanksgiving special.” 

 

“For nearly 150 years, Michigan Humane has been there for animals when they need us most. We are honored to be here for Dolly Pardon; Dolly is destined for Michigan Humane’s Center for Farm Animal Care at Abraham Ranch, where she will receive any and all veterinary care, food, and love she may need,” said Michigan Humane President and CEO Matt Pepper. “Our facility at Abraham Ranch was started as a partnership with Erik and Katie Abraham to act as adoption center for farm animals in our care. Soon, Dolly Pardon will be up for adoption just like the other dogs, cats, horses, pigs, goats, chickens, and, yes, turkeys at Michigan Humane.”
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      • One Big Beautiful Bill
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      • President Trump Advisory Board Members Religious Liberty Commission
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