Bill Text: MI HR0305 | 2009-2010 | 95th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: A resolution to recognize the Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and Chrysler Group LLC, collectively known as the Big Three, for their achievement of surpassing foreign automakers for the first time in the 24-year history of the J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 20-9)
Status: (Passed) 2010-06-22 - Adopted [HR0305 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2009-HR0305-Introduced.html
Reps. Geiss, Lisa Brown, Constan, Crawford, Daley, Gonzales, Haugh, Horn, Robert Jones, Kennedy, Knollenberg, LeBlanc, Leland, Liss, Lori, Mayes, Neumann, Pearce, Polidori, Proos, Roberts, Slavens, Smith, Spade, Stamas, Stanley, Tyler, Warren and Young offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 305.
A resolution to recognize the Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and Chrysler Group LLC, collectively known as the Big Three, for their achievement of surpassing foreign automakers for the first time in the 24-year history of the J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study.
Whereas, This year's J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study tracked 228 potential problems within the first 90 days of vehicle ownership for new vehicles; and
Whereas, Industry averages in this year's study revealed 109 problems per 100 cars for foreign automakers, compared to 108 problems per 100 vehicles for domestic automakers; and
Whereas, Excluding luxury models, Ford Motor Company was the number one brand in this year's study, ranking fifth overall and having 12 vehicle models rank within the top three in their respective classes; and
Whereas, Ten General Motors vehicle models ranked within the top three of their respective classes, with the Chevrolet brand leading in two segments; and
Whereas, Chrysler Group LLC has likewise shown signs of improved quality; and
Whereas, In light of recent economic turmoil and industry collapse, this represents all the more a truly profound and laudable accomplishment for these three companies; and
Whereas, This tour de force may one day be regarded as a watershed for the ultimate recovery of Michigan's long-time principle industry; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body recognize the Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and Chrysler Group LLC, collectively known as the Big Three, for their achievement of surpassing foreign automakers for the first time in the 24-year history of the J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study. It is with great honor that we applaud the Big Three in this paramount achievement; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to each of the Big Three automakers in expression of our congratulations and support.
