Bill Text: MI HR0094 | 2019-2020 | 100th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to commemorate the centennial of state parks in Michigan.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 35-15)
Status: (Passed) 2019-05-14 - Adopted [HR0094 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2019-HR0094-Enrolled.html
Reps. Cherry, Sneller, Ellison, Tyrone Carter, Sabo, Mueller, Chirkun, Cambensy, Hertel, Cynthia Johnson, Sowerby, Brixie, Warren, Neeley, Howell, Hope, Green, Kuppa, Stone, Hood, Shannon, Pagan, Koleszar, Camilleri, Anthony, Manoogian, Haadsma, Pohutsky, Brann, Vaupel, Yaroch, Crawford, Hoadley, Webber, O'Malley, Paquette, Inman, Kennedy, Hammoud, Brenda Carter, Love, Allor, Calley, Garza, Gay-Dagnogo, Jones, Lasinski, Leutheuser, Rendon and Witwer offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 94.
A resolution to commemorate the centennial of state parks in Michigan.
Whereas, Michigan is known for its diverse outdoor spaces which have created many picturesque scenes and experiences. Our state is home to 103 state parks, comprised of over 300,000 acres of land in containing more than 1000 miles of trails, 138 state forest campgrounds, and numerous waterways and heritage sites; and
Whereas, No matter your location in Michigan, you are never more than a half-hour away from enjoying the expanse of a state park, state forest campground, or state trail system; and
Whereas, On May 12th, 1919, the Michigan State Park Commission was created to acquire and maintain public lands for state parks; and
Whereas; 2019 marks the 100th year of Michigan state parks with outdoor opportunities extending from Milliken State Park and Harbor in Detroit, Michigan’s first urban state park providing a green oasis in the heart of the city, to Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, offering one of the few remaining large wild areas in the Midwest; and
Whereas, Our state parks draw vacationers, hunters, and nature enthusiasts from across the world and our forests, lakes, and thousands of miles of beaches are top attractions; and
Whereas, Generations of residents and visitors have fallen in love with these precious natural places, creating lifelong memories; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body commemorate the centennial of state parks in Michigan. We hold dear the treasured memories and cherished experiences given to us by these priceless entities; and be it further
Resolved, That May 12, 2019, is recognized as the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Michigan State Park Commission.
