Bill Text: MI HR0319 | 2009-2010 | 95th Legislature | Introduced

Michigan House Resolution 319 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: A resolution to declare Old U.S. 27 as an historic road in the state of Michigan.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2010-08-19 - Adopted [HR0319 Detail]

Download: Michigan-2009-HR0319-Introduced.html

Reps. Bauer, Rick Jones, Opsommer, Segal, Sheltrown, Kurtz, Elsenheimer, Neumann, Ball, Barnett, Bolger, Durhal, Ebli, Griffin, Kennedy, Liss, Pearce, Polidori, Rogers and Stamas offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 319.

A resolution to declare Old U.S. 27 as an historic road in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Old U.S. 27 has contributed a significant economic and social benefit to the state of Michigan by serving as a major north to south artery for commerce from northern Michigan to southern Florida, including 308 miles of Michigan highway; and

Whereas, These economic and social benefits contributed to the growth and prosperity of the state of Michigan; and

Whereas, The declaration of Old U.S. 27 as an historic road would increase tourism and lead to increased economic development; and

Whereas, There is a great need to preserve and promote Old U.S. 27 due to the important role it has played in our heritage; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare Old U.S. 27 as an historic road in the state of Michigan. We encourage all of our state�s citizens to recognize the importance of this highway.