Bill Text: MI HR0117 | 2017-2018 | 99th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to declare June 10, 2017, as Alcoholics Anonymous Day in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-06-08 - Adopted [HR0117 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2017-HR0117-Enrolled.html
Reps. Bellino, Barrett, Glenn, Noble, VerHeulen, Reilly, Alexander, Hornberger, Hauck, Lucido, VanSingel, Theis, Lilly, Hughes, Albert, Allor, Chirkun, Clemente, Ellison, Faris, Geiss, Greig, Hertel, Howrylak, Jones, Kahle, Liberati, Love, Maturen, Moss, Rendon, Sabo, Schor, Sneller, Webber and Whiteford offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 117.
A resolution to declare June 10, 2017, as Alcoholics Anonymous Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, On June 10, 1935, Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith first met, and what grew out of that meeting was Alcoholics Anonymous; and
Whereas, Out of Alcoholics Anonymous, the 12 step program, a set of spiritual guiding principles to assist in recovery from alcoholism, was developed; and
Whereas Alcoholics Anonymous has been a positive guide for countless people the world over as they have battled the disease of alcoholism; and
Whereas, Numerous people, both in America and worldwide, are sober because of their experiences in Alcoholics Anonymous; and
Whereas, The 12 step program developed by Alcoholics Anonymous has been adopted by numerous other groups around the world to assist people struggling with other addictions, such as narcotics, gambling, and overeating; and
Whereas, The religious and spiritual community around the globe has praised the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, with some going so far as to coin it America’s gift to world spirituality.
Whereas, We stand in solidarity with our families, friends and neighbors struggling with alcoholism; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare June 10, 2017, as Alcoholics Anonymous Day in the state of Michigan.
