Bill Text: MI SR0082 | 2011-2012 | 96th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: A resolution recognizing October 17-21, 2011, as Turn Up the H.E.A.T. Week in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-3)
Status: (Passed) 2011-10-06 - Adopted [SR0082 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2011-SR0082-Introduced.html
Senator Smith offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 82.
A resolution recognizing October 17-21, 2011, as Turn Up the H.E.A.T. Week in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, The Legislature recognizing that this year marks the 26th anniversary of Help Eliminate Auto Thefts (H.E.A.T.). To celebrate this milestone and recognize the program’s many successes, we are proclaiming October 17-21, 2011, as Turn Up the H.E.A.T. Week; and
Whereas, Since 1985, H.E.A.T. has successfully empowered Michigan residents to fight auto theft in their neighborhoods by confidentially informing authorities of what they know about auto theft-related crimes. As the result of nearly 8,900 calls to 1-800-242-H.E.A.T., these residents have helped H.E.A.T. and its partners in law enforcement recover more than $50 million in stolen property. They have also assisted in the arrests of more than 3,000 suspects involved in auto theft rings, chop shops, carjackings, fraudulent car thefts, and other auto theft-related crimes throughout the state; and
Whereas, H.E.A.T.’s 24/7, toll-free tip line is monitored by the Michigan State Police Criminal Investigation Section, which directs tip information to appropriate police agencies throughout the state; and
Whereas, This year, H.E.A.T. is hosting its annual Anniversary Breakfast on October 18 at Ford Field, where 250 members of law enforcement, the insurance industry, media, and other H.E.A.T. partners come together to celebrate the success of the program. In addition, for the first time, H.E.A.T. is hosting a West Michigan event the following week as the program expands its reach and influence to other areas of the state. The events bring together insurance industry officials, law enforcement officers, and elected leaders from across the state to salute our unique public-private partnership to eliminate auto theft in Michigan; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby recognize October 17-21, 2011, as Turn Up the H.E.A.T. Week in Michigan, and we commemorate all the great work Help Eliminate Auto Thefts is doing; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Help Eliminate Auto Thefts with our highest esteem.
