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MI SR0182

Resolution

Status

Passed

10/1/2014

Primary Sponsor

James Marleau

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Origin

Senate

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Declares September 29 - October 5, 2014, as French-Canadian Heritage Week in Michigan
  • Recognizes French exploration in the Great Lakes region beginning with Étienne Brûlé in the early 17th century
  • Acknowledges early French-Canadian settlements including Sault Ste. Marie, Detroit, Monroe, and St. Ignace, and later communities like Cheboygan, Alpena, and Marquette during the 19th century lumbering era
  • Notes that over 150,000 Michigan residents claim French-Canadian heritage and that Michigan maintains ongoing trade, tourism, and cultural ties to Canada
  • Invites members of the Michigan Senate to join French-Canadian ancestry communities in celebrating their heritage and contributions to the state 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

10/1/2014

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