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MI HR0266

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/15/2012

Primary Sponsor

George Darany

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Commemorates the 375th anniversary of Jacques Marquette's birth on June 1, 1637 in France
  • Marquette entered the Society of Jesus at age 17 and requested transfer to the Americas to spread Christian ideals and explore the new world
  • Learned six dialects of the Huron language to communicate with indigenous peoples and understand their cultures and lands
  • Co-founded Saulte Sainte Marie (Michigan's first European settlement) and helped establish St. Ignace, Portage, and other Great Lakes region cities
  • Explored the Mississippi River with Louis Jolliet in 1673, mapping its course and enabling it to serve as a trade route; published detailed accounts of indigenous villages, customs, geography, and natural resources

Legislative Description

A resolution to commemorate the 375th anniversary of the birth of Jacques Marquette.

Jacques Marquette 375th birth anniversary

Last Action

Adopted

5/15/2012

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