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MI HR0206

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/7/2012

Primary Sponsor

Lesia Liss

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Designates March 1-7, 2012, as Choir Therapy Awareness Week in Michigan
  • Recognizes choir therapy as a therapeutic practice combining music and group camaraderie to aid rehabilitation for individuals with physical, mental, genetic, and traumatic challenges
  • Identifies documented benefits of choir therapy including increased self-esteem, improved memory and cognitive functions, enhanced social skills, and strengthened interpersonal relationships
  • Acknowledges Therapy Choirs of Michigan (TCM), a non-profit organization dedicated to providing therapeutic singing experiences to people in need
  • Promotes awareness of choir therapy as a medium to benefit individuals with conditions such as Down's syndrome, autism, traumatic brain injuries, and emotional illness

Legislative Description

A resolution to declare March 1-7, 2012, as Choir Therapy Awareness Week in Michigan.

Choir Therapy Awareness Week

Last Action

Adopted

3/7/2012

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