Bill Text: MI HR0140 | 2019-2020 | 100th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: A resolution to encourage the Governor to appoint Lois J. Cross-Hart of the village of Cassopolis as Poet Laureate of the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2019-08-27 - Referred To Committee On Government Operations [HR0140 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2019-HR0140-Introduced.html
house resolution no.140
Rep. Miller offered the following resolution:
Whereas, Poetry is an important art form with a rich historical tradition. Composed with great creativity, poetry is expressive writing that evokes emotion and communicates meaning. Simply put, poetry is writing that moves us in many ways; and
Whereas, The appointment of a poet laureate will encourage a greater appreciation for the reading and writing of poetry by the people of Michigan and can help with our state's child literacy problem. Appointing a poet laureate is also an opportunity to honor a poet who has made significant cultural contributions to our state; and
Whereas, Lois J. Cross-Hart is a talented and prolific poet and a lifelong resident of Michigan. She was designated as the Cass County Poet Laureate in March 2012 by the Cass County Board of Commissioners. She has written thousands of poems, and her work has a broad appeal reflective of her Michigan roots and diverse background. She is well suited to be recognized as our state's official poet; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we encourage the Governor to appoint Lois J. Cross-Hart of the village of Cassopolis as Poet Laureate of the state of Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor and Lois J. Cross-Hart.
