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MI HR0426
Resolution
Status
10/1/2014
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Kandrevas
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AI Summary
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Declares October 28, 2014, as Ohi Day in Michigan to honor Greek resistance to Axis forces on October 28, 1940.
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Commemorates Prime Minister Metaxas's refusal of an ultimatum to surrender Greek sovereignty, responding with "Ohi" (No) at 5:30 a.m.
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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.
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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.
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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