Bill Text: MI SR0124 | 2013-2014 | 97th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution proclaiming March 23-29, 2014, as Michigan STEM Awareness Week.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 11-3)
Status: (Passed) 2014-03-12 - Adopted [SR0124 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2013-SR0124-Enrolled.html
SR-124, As Adopted by Senate, March 12, 2014
Senators Pappageorge, Nofs, Rocca, Proos, Hildenbrand, Marleau, Jansen, Anderson, Booher, Colbeck and Hansen offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 124.
A resolution proclaiming March 23-29, 2014, as Michigan STEM Awareness Week.
Whereas, An education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is critical to our children’s future and the continued growth and prosperity of Michigan; and
Whereas, We look to deliver a world-class education that will determine Michigan’s success in the 21st century; and
Whereas, If Michigan students become inspired by science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at an early age, there is a greater likelihood they will want to enter those growing career fields when they graduate; and
Whereas, Increased awareness in our community of STEM education and STEM-related careers will advance Michigan’s workforce; and
Whereas, STEM-related careers will be pivotal in the 21st century economy; and
Whereas, A STEM education will ensure our state’s workforce will be better equipped for the jobs of tomorrow; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby proclaim the week of March 23-29, 2014, as Michigan STEM Awareness Week. We call upon parents, educators, community organizations, businesses, governments, and the people of Michigan to observe the week with appropriate programs and activities.
