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MI HR0426

Resolution

Status

Passed

10/1/2014

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Kandrevas

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Declares October 28, 2014, as Ohi Day in Michigan to honor Greek resistance to Axis forces on October 28, 1940.

  • Commemorates Prime Minister Metaxas's refusal of an ultimatum to surrender Greek sovereignty, responding with "Ohi" (No) at 5:30 a.m.

  • Recognizes Greece's military achievement in repelling Italian forces despite being outnumbered in firepower and population, and delaying the German invasion of Russia by at least 6 months.

  • Acknowledges the subsequent German occupation that resulted in the loss of 14% of the Greek population and the migration of over 100,000 Greek-Americans to Michigan.

  • Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the Michigan Attorney General, U.S. Senate President, U.S. House Speaker, and Michigan congressional delegation.

Legislative Description

A resolution to declare October 28, 2014, as Ohi Day in the state of Michigan.

Ohi Day

Last Action

Adopted

10/1/2014

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