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MI HR0282

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/11/2010

Primary Sponsor

Lesia Liss

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Declares May 11, 2010, as Chaldean American Day in Michigan
  • Recognizes approximately 121,000 Michigan citizens of Chaldean descent and their economic, social, and political contributions to the state
  • Acknowledges Chaldeans as Eastern-Rite Catholic, Aramaic-speaking indigenous people of Iraq who have sought economic, political, and religious freedom in Michigan
  • Notes that 61 percent of Chaldean households own at least one business, with the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce representing more than 12,000 Chaldean-owned businesses in the state
  • Encourages all citizens to commemorate the accomplishments and contributions of the Chaldean American community to Michigan, the nation, and the world

Legislative Description

A resolution to declare May 11, 2010, as Chaldean American Day in the state of Michigan.

Chaldean American Day

Last Action

Adopted

5/11/2010

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