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MI SB0967
Bill
AI Summary
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Designates August 7 of each year as "Dr. Ralph Bunche Day" in Michigan.
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Recognizes Dr. Ralph Bunche's contributions as a scholar, diplomat, and civil rights advocate instrumental in forming the United Nations.
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Honors his 1949 work as acting chief mediator for the United Nations in Palestine, where he brokered armistice agreements between Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria.
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Acknowledges his 1950 Nobel Peace Prize, making him the first African American to receive the award.
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Notes his receipt of the Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award, from President John F. Kennedy in 1963.
Legislative Description
Holidays; other; "Dr. Ralph Bunche Day"; designate as August 7. Creates new act.
Holidays, other
Last Action
Referred To Committee Of The Whole
2/11/2010
Committee Referrals
Local, Urban & State Affairs11/4/2009
Full Bill Text
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