Bill Text: MI HR0277 | 2017-2018 | 99th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: A resolution to declare March 19, 2018, as Celebrating Women in Public Office Day in the state of Michigan.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2018-03-15 - Adopted [HR0277 Detail]

Download: Michigan-2017-HR0277-Enrolled.html

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            Reps. Gay-Dagnogo, Greig, Yancey, Scott, Cambensy, Love, Clemente, Santana, Lasinski, Brinks, Guerra, Garrett, Pagan, Chang, Geiss, LaSata, Calley, LaGrand, Sowerby, Sneller, Faris, Wittenberg, Zemke, Green, Sabo, Dianda, Chirkun, Hertel, Hammoud, Byrd, Hoadley, Elder, Peterson, Cochran, Ellison, Webber, Brann, Phelps, Jones, Kosowski, Moss, Kahle, Farrington, Alexander, Hornberger, Hoitenga, Whiteford, Garcia, Rendon, Singh, Canfield, Hughes, Maturen, Rabhi and Yanez offered the following resolution:

            House Resolution No. 277.

            A resolution to declare March 19, 2018, as Celebrating Women in Public Office Day in the state of Michigan.

            Whereas, The month of March is Women’s History Month and celebrates the significant contributions women of all races, ethnicities, and backgrounds have made to the world; and

            Whereas, Women play a critical role in the vitality and diversity of our communities and are essential to ensuring Michigan is well-represented; and

            Whereas, While the twentieth century was a pivotal time of growth for women entering politics, women remain underrepresented in male-dominated fields, and thus, providing opportunities to support women in public office is imperative; and

            Whereas, Recognizing women in public office will bring awareness to the fundamental necessity of their work and will inspire other young people to serve their communities; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare March 19, 2018, as Celebrating Women in Public Office Day in the state of Michigan. We call upon the people of Michigan to unite as we support the success of women in public office and observe this occasion with appropriate activities, events, and programs.