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MI HR0392

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

8/27/2014

Primary Sponsor

Bill LaVoy

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Designates September 29-October 5, 2014, as French-Canadian Heritage Week in Michigan
  • Recognizes French exploration and settlement in the Great Lakes region dating to the early 17th century with Étienne Brûlé
  • Acknowledges over 150,000 Michigan residents who claim French-Canadian heritage
  • Highlights French-Canadian communities established in Sault Ste. Marie, Detroit, and other Michigan settlements, with cultural flourishing during the 19th century lumbering era
  • Calls for House members to join French-Canadian ancestry communities in celebrating their heritage and contributions to Michigan on October 3, 2014

Legislative Description

A resolution to declare September 29-October 5, 2014, as French-Canadian Heritage Week in the state of Michigan.

French-Canadian Heritage Week

Last Action

Adopted

8/27/2014

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