Bill Text: MI HR0368 | 2019-2020 | 100th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: A resolution to recognize the importance of hospitality and recreational industries in the state of Michigan, to acknowledge their contributions to our economy, and to express our support for their success.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2020-12-21 - Adopted [HR0368 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2019-HR0368-Introduced.html
house resolution no.368
Rep. Green offered the following resolution:
Whereas, The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on American life. Since the virus first arrived in the United States, over 450,000 Michiganders have been infected with Coronavirus and over 11,000 have died; and
Whereas, The virus has also brought unprecedented economic disruption with the closure of many businesses. While there is hope of a swift recovery, the full economic effect of the pandemic remains to be determined; and
Whereas, Although many businesses have remained closed or faced reduced revenues as a result of the pandemic, they are still required to pay essential costs such as mortgages, rent, and utilities. Surveys have shown that more than half of all small businesses are at risk of permanently closing in the next six months; and
Whereas, There are 16,543 eating and drinking locations in Michigan, employing over 447,000 individuals and providing $17.9 billion in sales revenues; and
Whereas, There are 1,392 hotel properties in Michigan, employing over 155,000 jobs and providing $10 billion in hotel guest spending; and
Whereas, There are over 280 bowling centers in Michigan, employing over 10,000 individuals and providing an estimated economic impact of $375 million in revenues; and
Whereas, Hospitality and recreational businesses are a major source of employment and economic activity in Michigan and the United States. Support of these businesses provides job security for tens of thousands of Michiganders and aids in economic recovery during these unprecedented times; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body recognize the importance of hospitality and recreational industries in the state of Michigan, acknowledge their contributions to our economy, and express our support for their success.
