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MI SR0176

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/12/2016

Primary Sponsor

Arlan Meekhof

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Designates May 12, 2016, as Chaldean American Day in Michigan
  • Recognizes 130,000 Chaldean Americans as the largest population of Chaldeans outside Iraq, residing in Michigan
  • Acknowledges Chaldean community contributions including establishment of more than 15,000 Chaldean-owned businesses and ownership of 80 percent of Detroit-area food stores
  • Notes the Chaldean Community Foundation provides social services to over 8,000 people annually through offices in Sterling Heights and Southfield
  • Directs transmission of the resolution to the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce

Legislative Description

A resolution to commemorate May 12, 2016, as Chaldean American Day.

Chaldean American Day

Last Action

Adopted

5/12/2016

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