Bill Text: MI SR0119 | 2019-2020 | 100th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: A resolution to recognize the Home Front Victory Celebration-Michigan, in remembrance of the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-0)
Status: (Passed) 2020-05-20 - Adopted [SR0119 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2019-SR0119-Introduced.html
senate resolution no.119
Senators Irwin and Geiss offered the following resolution:
A resolution to recognize the Home Front Victory Celebration-Michigan, in remembrance of the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II.
Whereas, The Home Front Victory Celebration-Michigan takes place May 15-17, 2020, to signify the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II; and
Whereas, This celebration highlights both the contributions and sacrifices made by Michigan citizens, private industries, and business organizations involved in our nation's war efforts; and
Whereas, World War II was a global conflict fought from 1939-1945 that reached peak participation with many of the world’s prominent nations, including the United States of America; and
Whereas, World War II tragically resulted in the loss of more than twenty million combatants, fifty million civilians, and forever altered the course of world history; and
Whereas, The people of Michigan mightily contributed to the defense of our nation and helped arm the Allies which became known as The Arsenal of Democracy; and
Whereas, The symbolic heart of the Arsenal of Democracy is the auto industry of Detroit, particularly the Ford Willow Run Bomber Plant, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, that produced 8,568 B-24 Liberator bombers; and
Whereas, The Home Front Victory Celebration-Michigan commemorates the brave men and women of Michigan who served our great nation during World War II, recognizes the distinguished military units of our state who served in this great war, and pays homage to the many Michigan men, women, businesses, and manufacturing enterprises that contributed to the war effort; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That this legislative body recognize the Home Front Victory Celebration-Michigan, in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II; and be it further
Resolved, That this resolution is in memoriam to all who lost their lives in World War II; and be it further
Resolved, That we strongly encourage our state's community participation, support, and involvement of its citizens, military units, businesses, as well as private and fraternal organizations in the Home Front Victory Celebration-Michigan to mark the cessation of this war's hostilities.
