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MI HR0322

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/19/2014

Primary Sponsor

Stacy Oakes

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Declares March 2014 as Women's History Month in the state of Michigan
  • Recognizes Michigan women's historic contributions to the state's economic, cultural, and social development across all races, classes, and ethnic backgrounds
  • Highlights accomplishments of notable Michigan women including Rosa Parks, Betty Ford, Martha Griffiths, Anna Howard Shaw, and Sojourner Truth
  • Notes that women comprise 51% of Michigan's population but only 22% of House legislators and 11% of Senate legislators
  • States that Michigan women's historical roles have been consistently overlooked and undervalued in historical literature and education

Legislative Description

A resolution to declare March 2014 as Women's History Month in the state of Michigan.

Women's History Month

Last Action

Adopted

3/19/2014

Full Bill Text

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