Bill Text: MI SR0068 | 2019-2020 | 100th Legislature | Enrolled

Michigan Senate Resolution 68 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: A resolution to recognize July 26-28, 2019, as the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union and Muscular Dystrophy Association's "Fill the Boot Weekend."

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 12-3)

Status: (Passed) 2019-06-20 - Adopted [SR0068 Detail]

Download: Michigan-2019-SR0068-Enrolled.html

SR68, As Adopted by Senate, June 20, 2019

Senator Hertel offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 68.

A resolution to recognize July 26-28, 2019, as the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union and Muscular Dystrophy Association�s �Fill the Boot Weekend.�

Whereas, Members of the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union risk their lives every day to serve and protect communities and have become a symbol of pride, honor, and strength throughout Michigan; and

Whereas, 2019 celebrates the 65th anniversary of the partnership between the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) in the fight against neuromuscular diseases; and

Whereas, IAFF fire fighters have raised more than $650 million dollars, including more than $5 million dollars from the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union, in support of the MDA�s many causes; and

Whereas, Through their daily service to communities and their dedication to the MDA, our local fire fighters contribute greatly to the well-being of all citizens; and

Whereas, In support of our local fire fighters, the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union and the Muscular Dystrophy Association announce that July 26-28, 2019, be known as �Fill The Boot Weekend;� now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize July 26-28, 2019, as the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union and Muscular Dystrophy Association�s �Fill the Boot Weekend;� and be it further

Resolved, That we applaud the dedicated service and contribution that our fire fighters provide to the residents of Michigan and to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.