Bill Text: MI HR0115 | 2013-2014 | 97th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to declare May 1, 2013, as Law Day in the state of Michigan
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2013-04-30 - Adopted [HR0115 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2013-HR0115-Enrolled.html
Reps. Kesto, Barnett, Brown, Cavanagh, Cotter, Crawford, Darany, Durhal, Heise, Howrylak, Kelly, Lori, Poleski, Santana, Singh, Slavens and Talabi offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 115.
A resolution to declare May 1, 2013, as Law Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, The American justice system is charged with upholding and protecting the rights, as well as the freedom and justice of all Americans; and
Whereas, Congress issued a joint resolution in 1961 declaring May 1 as Law Day, which is a national day to recognize and celebrate our justice system and the rule of law; and
Whereas, The Law Day 2013 theme, "Realizing the Dream: Equality for All," provides an opportunity to highlight the promise of equality under the law; and
Whereas, We urge all community residents, school administrators, teachers and students, business and civic leaders, legal professionals and law students to support this national day by participating in Law Day activities; now, therefore be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 1, 2013, as Law Day in the state of Michigan. We urge acknowledgement of the importance of our legal and judicial systems with appropriate ceremonies and activities, and to display the flag of the United States and the state of Michigan in support of this educational observance; and be it further
Resolved, That the citizens, schools, businesses, media, religious institutions, civic, and service organizations of the state of Michigan are encouraged to use this occasion to commemorate Law Day.
