Bill Text: MI HR0146 | 2011-2012 | 96th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to declare October 16-23, 2011, as Jaycee Week in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 10-5)
Status: (Passed) 2011-10-20 - Adopted [HR0146 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2011-HR0146-Enrolled.html
Reps. O'Brien, Barnett, Constan, Crawford, Dillon, Heise, Hooker, Horn, Kowall, Kurtz,
LeBlanc, Liss, Poleski, Potvin and Tyler offered the following resolution:
Substitute for House Resolution No. 146.
A resolution to declare October 16-23, 2011, as Jaycee Week in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, the Michigan Junior Chamber of Commerce (Michigan Jaycees) has played a vital role in the development of young leaders in our state since 1925. Nowhere has the spirit of volunteerism shone more brightly than among the members of the Michigan Jaycees and its affiliated local organizations; and
Whereas, The Michigan Jaycees have actively involved themselves in the life of our communities by providing leadership, rendering services, and helping thousands of Michigan citizens through a variety of endeavors. Their noteworthy contributions include such humanitarian projects as assistance to the elderly, fundraising for the disadvantaged, support for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, and countless other efforts to address community needs. Because of their concerted efforts, the Michigan Jaycees has been the top fundraising United States Jaycee state organization for the past three years, raising close to $100,000 for cancer research in that time; and
Whereas, The Michigan Jaycees, in their 87th year, continue to provide leadership training for people of all backgrounds and cultures. Currently numbering more than 1,700 members in more than 40 chapters throughout our state, the desire of the organization to have all people live happily ever after may be found in its brief 65-word creed, “We believe, that Faith in God gives meaning and purpose to human life; That the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations; That economic justice can be best won by free men through free enterprise; That government should be of laws rather than of men; That earth’s great treasure lies in human personality; And that service to humanity is the best work of life!”; and
Whereas, The Michigan Jaycees and its affiliated local chapters have set aside the third week of October to observe the founding of the organization; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare October 16-23, 2011, as Jaycee Week in the state of Michigan.
