Bill Text: MI HR0192 | 2015-2016 | 98th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to declare December 7, 2015, as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2015-12-03 - Adopted [HR0192 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2015-HR0192-Enrolled.html
Substitute for House Resolution No. 192.
A resolution to declare December 7, 2015, as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, On the morning of December 7, 1941, without warning, the United States of America was attacked at Pearl Harbor by the air and naval forces of the empire of Japan, in which more than 2,400 people perished, with many forever being entombed in the bowels of the U.S.S. Arizona. In addition to the casualties over 1,100 were wounded and our nation was suddenly plunged into World War II; and
Whereas, On December 7, 2015, with utmost respect and grateful appreciation, we memorialize those brave Americans who lost their lives 74 years ago. We also honor all veterans who have fought and put themselves in harm’s way to preserve our freedom and liberty; and
Whereas, on December 7, 2015, we remember anew and fresh with heartfelt gratitude the citizens of Michigan who answered the call of their country to battlefields in both the Asian and European theaters, men and women who for love of country left their safe, comfortable lives to preserve the wonderful ideals of this country, the United States of America; and
Whereas, The attack at Pearl Harbor stoked the American will and spirit with a resolve that would propel us to victory and that freedom and liberty would still ring throughout this great nation. The attack of December 7, 1941, will never be forgotten. May this resolution serve not only as a symbol of American freedom and liberty, but also as a new call to all Americans to do their utmost in memorializing and honoring all who fought by conscientiously demonstrating a genuine love of all that America embodies; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare December 7, 2015, as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day in the state of Michigan.
