Bill Text: MI SR0096 | 2023-2024 | 102nd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to commemorate February 11-17, 2024, as Michigan 2-1-1 Week.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: (Passed) 2024-02-14 - Adopted [SR0096 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2023-SR0096-Enrolled.html
MICHIGAN SENATE
Senate Resolution No. 96
Offered by Senators Irwin, Brinks, Cherry, Santana and Singh A RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE
FEBRUARY 11-17, 2024, AS MICHIGAN 2-1-1 WEEK
WHEREAS, Launched in 2002, Michigan 2-1-1 is a service provided at no cost to residents, and connects them with thousands of both public and private health and human services agencies and resources right in their communities- quickly, easily, and confidentially; and
WHEREAS, The 2-1-1 helpline is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year via phone, email, live chat, and online databases; and
WHEREAS, Michigan 2-1-1 has supported the state during recent disasters, including recent water contamination crises, tornados, and f looding, and global crises, including information related to the COVID-19 emergency; and
WHEREAS, In Michigan, 433,000 individuals contacted 2-1-1 for assistance with housing, utility assistance, food assistance, job training, and other resources in just the last year alone; and
WHEREAS, We recognize 2-1-1’s service as a valued, community asset and are grateful to the dedicated community care advocates for their efficient, effective, and compassionate response to the growing needs of residents; and
WHEREAS, Coinciding with February 11th (2-11), this week is appropriate for recognizing the beneficial services provided by our community care advocates through 2-1-1; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That the members of this legislative body commemorate February 11-17, 2024, as Michigan 2-1-1 Week. We aim to increase awareness about these beneficial services to Michigan residents in need.
Adopted by the Senate, February 14, 2024.
Secretary of the Senate
