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MI SR0159

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/24/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jim Stamas

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Commemorates March 25, 2016, as Greek Independence Day in Michigan
  • Recognizes the 195th anniversary of the Greek War of Independence from the Ottoman Empire
  • Acknowledges the ancient Greek development of democracy and its influence on the U.S. Founding Fathers
  • Notes Michigan's approximately 50,000 residents of Greek descent and their contributions to science, technology, medicine, government, economics, architecture, and the arts
  • Recognizes Greece and the United States as allies through World Wars I and II, Korean conflict, Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm, and the Cold War

Legislative Description

A resolution to commemorate March 25, 2016, as Greek Independence Day.

Greek Independence Day

Last Action

Adopted

3/24/2016

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