Bill Text: MI HR0105 | 2021-2022 | 101st Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to declare May 12, 2021, as Older Michiganians Day in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 21-3)
Status: (Passed) 2021-05-12 - Adopted [HR0105 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2021-HR0105-Enrolled.html
house resolution no.105
Reps. Clemente, Camilleri, Sneller, Ellison, Coleman, Cavanagh, Kuppa, Shannon, Sowerby, Haadsma, Witwer, Anthony, Aiyash, Allor, Bezotte, Breen, Calley, Garza, Hope, Rogers, Thanedar, Weiss, Whitsett and Young offered the following resolution:
A resolution to declare May 12, 2021, as Older Michiganians Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, 2.6 million Michiganians are age 60 or older, equating to 1 of every 4 citizens being an older adult as defined by the Older Americans Act. There are more older adults than children in Pre-K through 12 schools in the state; and
Whereas, 10,000 Americans celebrate their 65th birthday every day and become eligible for Medicare; and
Whereas, Older Michiganians are critical to Michigan's economy, workforce, educational system, faith-based institutions, charitable organizations, and institutions of government; and
Whereas, Many amongst them survived the Great Depression, sacrificed at home and abroad to defeat fascism in World War II, built the post-war American economy, advocated for civil rights, led our state into the 21st century and have now lived through the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic; and
Whereas, Older adults deserve our utmost respect and gratitude for their many contributions to our communities. Older citizens play vital leadership, volunteer and mentoring roles all across our great state. Their lifetime contributions are immense and immeasurable in sum, while also being deeply personal, impactful, and meaningful on an individual basis; and
Whereas, Older adults are one of our state's greatest resources for understanding our past and improving our future. They are truly a foundation upon which we can build a better tomorrow; and
Whereas, This invaluable group of citizens is being honored and admired for their many years of service in communities large and small across the entire state of Michigan. They have been an indispensable source of knowledge and inspiration throughout the years; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 12, 2021, as Older Michiganians Day in the state of Michigan. We honor our state’s population of older citizens.
