Bill Text: MI HR0237 | 2017-2018 | 99th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: A resolution to declare June 2018 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2018-01-30 - Referred To Committee On Families, Children, And Seniors [HR0237 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2017-HR0237-Introduced.html
Reps. Hoadley, Moss, Sneller, LaGrand, Sowerby, Ellison, Singh, Camilleri, Faris, Brinks, Zemke, Lasinski, Hertel, Sabo, Geiss, Love, Cochran, Peterson, Garrett, Robinson, Elder, Green, Guerra, Pagan, Wittenberg, Hammoud, Durhal, Gay-Dagnogo, Yancey, Clemente, Dianda, Cambensy, Chang, Liberati, Greig and Rabhi offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 237.
A resolution to declare June 2018 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Michigan is a state that is rich in diversity and community and this diversity is demonstrated to all who live, work, and visit our state; and
Whereas, The people of Michigan value this diversity and celebrate the rich variation of persons in our state; and
Whereas, The people of Michigan benefit from the multiple talents, viewpoints, and cultural backgrounds of all of its citizens; and
Whereas, The people of Michigan firmly believed in a society that values the freedom, worth, and dignity of each human being; and
Whereas, The people of Michigan understand and appreciate the cultural, civic, and economic contributions of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities to the greater community of the state; and
Whereas, Cities throughout Michigan will host and celebrate LGBT Pride events throughout the month of June; and
Whereas, June is recognized and celebrated as LGBT pride month throughout the country and worldwide; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare June 2018 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month in the state of Michigan, and be it further
Resolved, That we pledge to continue our efforts in creating and maintaining a state that provides equal opportunity, fair treatment, and human dignity for all people.
