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MI HR0311

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/8/2016

Primary Sponsor

David LaGrand

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Declares July 11, 2016, as Srebrenica Remembrance Day and July 11-17, 2016, as Bosnia and Herzegovina Tribute Week in Michigan
  • Commemorates the 21st anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide in which at least 8,372 Bosniak civilians were executed and 30,000 were expelled from their homes
  • Honors over 100,000 civilians who died from ethnic cleansing and aggression in Bosnia and Herzegovina during 1992-1995
  • Recognizes the importance of the observance in bringing closure for the Bosnian people through justice and truth
  • Directs copies of the resolution be transmitted to representatives of the Congress of North American Bosniaks

Legislative Description

A resolution to declare July 11, 2016, as Srebrenica Remembrance Day and July 11-17, 2016, as Bosnia and Herzegovina Tribute Week in the state of Michigan.

Srebrenica Remembrance Day and Bosnia and Herzegov

Last Action

Adopted

6/8/2016

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