Bill Text: MI HR0191 | 2011-2012 | 96th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to declare April 21-28, 2012, as Money Smart Week in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-2)
Status: (Passed) 2012-02-29 - Adopted [HR0191 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2011-HR0191-Enrolled.html
Substitute for House Resolution No. 191.
A resolution to declare April 21-28, 2012, as Money Smart Week in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s program, “Money Smart Week”, is an annual event that takes place April 21-28, 2012; and
Whereas, The state of Michigan is located in the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s district; and
Whereas, The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago has a branch office in Detroit; and
Whereas, The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago has conducted Money Smart Week in Michigan for the past eight years; and
Whereas, Financial institutions, government entities, community-based and faith-based organizations throughout Michigan work together to make Money Smart Week a success; and
Whereas, Money Smart Week consists of numerous financial training sessions throughout the state of Michigan; and
Whereas, Over six thousand Michigan residents benefited from Money Smart Week programs last year; and
Whereas, Over two hundred and fifty Money Smart Week programs took place throughout the state of Michigan last year; and
Whereas, Money Smart Week programs took place in Alcona, Antrim, Calhoun, Emmet, Genesee, Grand Traverse, Ingham, Jackson, Livingston, Marquette, Muskegon, Wayne and Wexford counties last year; and
Whereas, Money Smart Week is a model for similar programs throughout the nation; and
Whereas, Improved financial training promotes individual responsibility for financial affairs; and
Whereas, Improved financial training promotes knowledgeable citizens, stronger communities and a more perfect state; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 21-28, 2012, as Money Smart Week in the state of Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago with our highest esteem.
