Bill Text: MI HR0008 | 2015-2016 | 98th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to declare February 14, 2015, as Go Curling Day in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2015-01-28 - Adopted [HR0008 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2015-HR0008-Enrolled.html
Rep. Hoadley moved to substitute (H-1) the resolution as follows:
Substitute for House Resolution No. 8
A resolution to declare February 14, 2015, as Go Curling Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, The 2015 USA Curling Nationals, the premier event for the selection of the elite athletes to represent the United States in the 2015 men’s and women’s World Curling Championships, are being held February 14-21 at Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo; and
Whereas, The first curling club in the United States was formed in Michigan and curled on Orchard Lake in 1831. The Orchard Lake Curling Club used hickory blocks instead of the typical granite stones used today. Now there are eight clubs in Michigan including: Calumet, Escanaba, Ferndale, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Lewiston, Midland, and Traverse City; and
Whereas, The growing popularity of the Kalamazoo Curling Club after the 2010 National Curling Championships helped the city of Kalamazoo and Wings Stadium to impress the United States Curling Association once again to bring the Championships to Kalamazoo, Michigan; and
Whereas, The 2015 USA Curling Nationals hopes to bring in over 20,000 spectators to Wings Stadium to witness the event. It is estimated that over one million dollars will be contributed to the southwest Michigan economy as a result; and
Whereas, Creation of "Go Curling Day in Michigan" demonstrates Michigan's commitment to tourism promotion and economic growth; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare February 14, 2015, as Go Curling Day in the state of Michigan.
