Bill Text: MI SR0149 | 2017-2018 | 99th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: A resolution to declare April 12, 2018, as Corporate Citizenship Day.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2018-05-22 - Placed On Order Of Resolutions [SR0149 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2017-SR0149-Introduced.html
Senator Nofs offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 149.
A resolution to declare April 12, 2018, as Corporate Citizenship Day.
Whereas, Michigan corporations are recognized around the globe as business leaders in food, manufacturing, energy, agriculture, technology, and many others; and
Whereas, Corporations have been doing business as responsible citizens in the state of Michigan and around the world; and
Whereas, Michigan corporations employ hundreds of thousands of citizens in our great state and have committed to building a better future for the communities in which they operate; and
Whereas, Corporations demonstrate ongoing commitment to improving the lives of individuals through food, agriculture, and technology; and
Whereas, Michigan corporations are committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents consumers around the world; and
Whereas, Corporations purchase goods and services from a wide range of suppliers, including women and minority-owned, stimulating business across the state of Michigan and the world; and
Whereas, Independent organizations around the world assess and recognize these companies for their progress in protecting and nurturing the environment, operating with integrity, and creating great places to work; and
Whereas, Michigan corporations should be encouraged to integrate corporate citizenship into their business models; and
Whereas, The state of Michigan wishes to celebrate the good deeds of our corporate citizens; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body declare April 12, 2018, as Corporate Citizenship Day; and be it further
Resolved, That we commend our corporate constituents for their dedication to improving the lives of Michiganders on this special day.
