Bill Text: MI HB5041 | 2011-2012 | 96th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Holidays; other; "Filipino American Heritage Month"; establish as the month of October. Creates new act.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-5)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2011-10-06 - Printed Bill Filed 10/06/2011 [HB5041 Detail]

Download: Michigan-2011-HB5041-Introduced.html

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HOUSE BILL No. 5041

 

October 5, 2011, Introduced by Reps. Liss, Switalski, Rogers, Denby, Knollenberg, Lipton, Barnett, Tlaib, Bledsoe, Crawford, Moss, Lane and Constan and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

 

     A bill to designate the month of October of each year as

 

Filipino American Heritage Month in the state of Michigan.

 

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:

 

     Sec. 1. (1) The legislature recognizes the contributions that

 

the Philippine American community of Michigan has made throughout

 

the entire state. This recognition is a reflection of unselfishness

 

and commitment to the common good that is most commendable. The

 

members of the Philippine American community give to the citizens

 

of this state a very important gift, a rich culture based on

 

traditional values of family, religion, and a strong work ethic.

 

The Philippine American community in Michigan is committed to

 

strengthening the public institutions that promote the cultural

 

heritage of Filipinos, as well as eliminating prejudices,

 

stereotypes, and ignorance. By promoting awareness of Filipino

 

American contributions to social, economic, cultural, and political

 

life in the United States, everyone can take great pride in their

 

effective community service. The heritage of the Philippine people

 

enriches our own culture, and the legislature welcomes the

 

heritage, culture, and contributions of the Philippine American

 

community to our state and our nation. The Philippine American

 

community of Michigan will continue to accomplish its goal to

 

foster understanding through the development, promotion, and

 

preservation of Philippine values, culture, and tradition. These

 

concerned citizens have truly made a difference, and their

 

professional and civic involvement will continue to enrich our

 

state far into the twenty-first century.

 

     (2) In recognition of the contributions that the Philippine

 

American community of Michigan has made, the legislature declares

 

that the month of October of each year shall be known as "Filipino

 

American Heritage Month".