Bill Text: MI HR0235 | 2023-2024 | 102nd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to declare April 2024 as Community College Month in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 12-1)
Status: (Passed) 2024-04-24 - Adopted [HR0235 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2023-HR0235-Enrolled.html
house resolution no.235
Reps. Steckloff, Breen, Fitzgerald, Glanville, Haadsma, Hill, Koleszar, Liberati, MacDonell, Rheingans, Rogers, Schuette and Weiss offered the following resolution:
A resolution to declare April 2024 as Community College Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, The House of Representatives is pleased to honor Michigan’s 31 community and tribal Colleges in recognition of April of 2024 as Michigan Community College Month; and
Whereas, Community College Month is an appropriate time to acknowledge community colleges and the important contributions they make to the richness and accessibility of post-secondary education; and
Whereas, The leaders and staff of Michigan’s community colleges are fully devoted to the praiseworthy mission of providing relevant academic and technical coursework leading to industry-recognized credentials; and
Whereas, Michigan’s outstanding community colleges enroll 280,000 students and grant 19,900 degrees and 7,000 certificates each year. Fifty-two percent of students who earn bachelor’s degrees in Michigan have completed courses at a community college; and
Whereas, Investing in community colleges helps meet the very real and immediate challenges of economic development, student achievement, and competitiveness; and
Whereas, Students of all ages and backgrounds who attend these exceptional schools receive a superb education and earn degrees, certificates, and training that help them become skilled members of a workforce that propels economic growth and encourages learning and culture; and
Whereas, The strength and success of Michigan’s community colleges, the vitality of its communities, and the effectiveness of our American society depend, in great measure, upon excellent organizations, exemplified by Michigan’s community colleges; and
Whereas, It is altogether proper and fitting for this legislative body to pause in its deliberations and recognize Michigan’s community colleges, and to affirm their importance to the citizens of this State; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That members of this legislative body declare April 2024 as Community College Month in the state of Michigan. We urge the continued awareness of community college job training for the students of Michigan to ensure the sustainability of Michigan’s workforce for the years to come; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor of Michigan and each Michigan community college.
