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MI HR0193
Resolution
Status
2/29/2012
Primary Sponsor
Lesia Liss
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AI Summary
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Urges the Governor to develop a public-private partnership with Michigan universities, historic preservation groups, the French Consulate General in Chicago, and the Great Lakes Exploration Group to keep the Griffin archaeological project based in Michigan.
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Recognizes the Griffin as the first European vessel to sail the Upper Great Lakes, built by French explorer René-Robert Cavalier in 1679, and notes it became the first of over 8,000 shipwrecks in those waters.
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Expresses concern that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Maritime Heritage Program may assume control of the project and relocate artifacts and research to East Carolina University outside Michigan.
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Identifies the Center for Maritime and Underwater Resource Management as the Michigan-based nonprofit leading the current Griffin research effort, in partnership with University of Michigan, Michigan Technological University, Michigan State University, and Northwestern Michigan College.
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Directs the Governor's office to receive copies of the resolution.
Legislative Description
A resolution to urge the Governor to work with Michigan's universities and historic preservation groups, the Consulate General of France in Chicago, and the Great Lakes Exploration Group to develop a public-private partnership to ensure that the archaeological efforts to locate and preserve the artifacts of the Griffin remain entirely a Michigan-based project.
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Natural Resources, Tourism, And Outdoor Recreation
2/29/2012