Bill Text: MI HR0155 | 2019-2020 | 100th Legislature | Enrolled

Michigan House Resolution 155 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: A resolution to declare September 13-22, 2019, as Welcoming Week in the state of Michigan.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 29-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-09-12 - Adopted [HR0155 Detail]

Download: Michigan-2019-HR0155-Enrolled.html

house resolution no.155

Reps. Greig, Manoogian, Guerra, Clemente, Hoadley, Rabhi, Bolden, Koleszar, Sowerby, Camilleri, Hood, Pagan, Sabo, Brixie, Pohutsky, Ellison, Yancey, Witwer, Lasinski, Warren, Cynthia Johnson, Coleman, Wittenberg, Chirkun, Garza, Kennedy, Kuppa, Love and Sowerby offered the following resolution:

A resolution to declare September 13-22, 2019, as Welcoming Week in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, The state of Michigan is proud to partner with Welcoming America and Welcoming Michigan; and

Whereas, Welcoming America and Welcoming Michigan aim to build cooperation, respect, and compassion among all in our community, immigrants and non-immigrants alike; and

Whereas, Michigan has long been recognized as a hospitable and welcoming place, where people, families, and institutions thrive, and the contributions of all are celebrated and valued; and

Whereas, Residents of Michigan demonstrate our highest American values of acceptance and equality and treat newcomers with decency and respect, creating a vibrant community for all to live in the Great Lakes State; and

Whereas, Michigan remains resolute in its commitment to continue fostering a neighborly and welcoming atmosphere in our community, where all are welcome, accepted, and appreciated; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare September 13-22, 2019, as Welcoming Week in the state of Michigan. We urge residents and elected officials of our state to do their part and join with the initiative and affirm Michigan as a welcoming state that respects the innate dignity of all people.