Rep. Johnson offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 273.   

A resolution to declare June 2, 2012, as Service Day in the state of Michigan. 

Whereas, The people of this state have a long history of caring community involvement that has touched countless lives over the years; and

Whereas, Our state continues to work through a time of economic challenge that requires people to come together in aiding and supporting those in need. This has led to numerous instances of local efforts that promote charitable efforts; and

Whereas, There is a strong desire within this chamber to highlight the need for and encourage charitable acts of service throughout our state; and

Whereas, Several non-profit entities and religious institutions have expressed a desire to draw attention to the need for charitable involvement by coordinating a "Day of Service" in the state of Michigan; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare June 2, 2012, as Service Day in the state of Michigan. We urge citizens in every corner of our state to observe this occasion through community projects and acts of kindness toward others; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Office of the Governor.