Bill Text: MI SR0061 | 2017-2018 | 99th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to commemorate May 16, 2017, as Chaldean American Day.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-05-16 - Adopted [SR0061 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2017-SR0061-Enrolled.html
SR61, As Adopted by Senate, May 16, 2017
Senator Meekhof offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 61.
A resolution to commemorate May 16, 2017, as Chaldean American Day.
Whereas, 130,000 Chaldeans, the largest population outside of Iraq, reside in the state of Michigan; and
Whereas, Since migrating to America during the 1920s, Chaldeans have continued to use their strong work ethic to contribute to the growth of Michigan through the establishment of more than 15,000 Chaldean-owned businesses across the state; and
Whereas, The Chaldean population has consistently proven their entrepreneurial spirit with nearly 60 percent of the community owning at least one business and 80 percent of all food stores in the Detroit area alone; and
Whereas, The population of Chaldean Americans continues to grow in the state of Michigan, since the Iraqi Chaldean refugees began migrating in search of better economic, political, and religious opportunities; and
Whereas, The Chaldean American community works to help the refugees adjust and become contributing citizens to the Great Lakes State through business, philosophy, language, and cuisine; and
Whereas, The Chaldean Community Foundation provides social services to more than 8,000 people annually at its Sterling Heights and Southfield offices, by advancing the needs of the Chaldean American community and the communities in which they live and work through education, charitable giving, and advocacy; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body commemorate May 16, 2017, as Chaldean American Day. We acknowledge the contributions of this innovative and entrepreneurial community as an important part of Michigan’s diverse history; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce as evidence of our highest esteem.
