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MI SR0149

Resolution

Status

Passed

5/21/2014

Primary Sponsor

Rick Jones

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Origin

Senate

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Designates June 23-29, 2014, as Amateur Radio Week in Michigan
  • Recognizes amateur radio operators' century-long history of voice broadcast communications and their role in building international friendships and sharing ideas
  • Acknowledges amateur radio operators' uncompensated community service during emergencies and local events, including support to the American Red Cross, Salvation Army, and National Weather Service SKYWARN program
  • Recognizes the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) as the leading amateur radio organization in the United States
  • Notes the ARRL Amateur Radio Field Day exercise scheduled for June 28-29, 2014, as a 24-hour emergency preparedness demonstration

Legislative Description

A resolution to recognize and designate June 23-29, 2014, as Amateur Radio Week in the state of Michigan.

Amateur Radio Week

Last Action

Adopted

5/21/2014

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