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MI HR0355

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/15/2014

Primary Sponsor

Klint Kesto

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Declares May 15, 2014, as Chaldean American Day in Michigan
  • Recognizes approximately 130,000 Chaldeans residing in Michigan as the largest population outside the Middle East
  • Acknowledges Chaldean community contributions including 15,000 Chaldean-owned businesses statewide and approximately nine out of ten food stores in Detroit
  • Notes that 61 percent of Chaldean American households own at least one business and 39 percent own two or more
  • Recognizes the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce with 878 members representing over 3,500 businesses and the Chaldean Community Foundation's support for Iraqi Chaldean refugees

Legislative Description

A resolution to declare May 15, 2014, as Chaldean American Day in the state of Michigan.

Chaldean American Day

Last Action

Adopted

5/15/2014

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