MI SR0196

Designates September 11-17, 2016, as Michigan Patriot Week, beginning on September 11 and concluding on Constitution Day (September 17)

Affirms the importance of understanding American history, First Principles, and the founding documents including the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Gettysburg Address, and "I Have a Dream" speech

Honors key American historical figures including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, Martin Luther King Jr., and Susan B. Anthony

Recognizes American flags and symbols (Bennington Flag, Betsy Ross flag, Gadsden Flag, Michigan state flag) as fundamental to understanding American history and freedom

Encourages citizens, schools, government agencies, and community organizations to participate in Patriot Week to honor America's founding principles and free republic