Bill Text: MI SR0048 | 2017-2018 | 99th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution recognizing April 6, 2017, as “Encourage Me I’m Young National Respect Day”.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-04-26 - Adopted [SR0048 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2017-SR0048-Enrolled.html
SR48, As Adopted by Senate, April 26, 2017
Senator Johnson offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 48
A resolution recognizing April 6, 2017, as Encourage Me Im Young National Respect Day.
Whereas, Positive behaviors in the classroom encourage positive actions and diminish negativity within schools and communities; and
Whereas, Youth are encouraged to exemplify positive behaviors of courtesy, patience, diversity, organizing, cleanliness, responsibility at school, and responsibility within the community and in the home; and
Whereas, Encouraging youth to participate in these positive behaviors rallies youth to take a positive stand against violence, suicide, racism, and bullying; and
Whereas, The Michigan Legislature recognizes Calvin T. Mann as a youth mentor and leader, as well as the founder of Encourage Me Im Young, Inc., a non-profit organization and creator of the Respect Day Movement; and
Whereas, The Michigan Legislature recognizes the efforts of educators and community leaders in their efforts to promote positive initiatives for the youth of Michigan; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize the impact positive behavior can have on youth, encouraging behavior that promotes inclusion, growth, and acceptance within schools and communities; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to members of the Michigan congressional delegation, the United States Secretary of Education, and the President and First Lady of the United States of America.
