LANSING, Mich. — One turkey here in Michigan is safe from being served on a platter this thanksgiving thanks to Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
The annual tradition to pardon a turkey took place in front of the state capital on Wednesday.
Parents and children joined Governor Whitmer for the ceremony and the guest of honor was a turkey named Dolly Pardon modeled after Dolly Parton.
The turkey's name was selected after a statewide contest was held with more than 3,900 entries.
"On an average day my day is stuffed with big responsibilities. But responsibilities like pardoning a turkey are truly truly special. They are the gravy on top of what I do every day," Whitmer said.
This turkey is the second one governor Whitmer has been able to pardon since she has taken office.
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