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MI SR0128

Resolution

Status

Introduced

6/23/2020

Primary Sponsor

Adam Hollier

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Origin

Senate

100th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Expresses support for a bi-partisan discussion on renaming the 10 federal military installations currently named after Confederate generals.

  • Argues that Confederate generals do not reflect military prowess or principles, and that naming bases after them honors treason and slavery rather than the U.S. Constitution.

  • Notes that African American service members, who comprise a significant portion of active duty enlistees, are required to serve at installations named after men who fought to preserve slavery.

  • States that Confederate symbols, including names of Confederate soldiers, cannot be disentangled from racist ideology and continue to be used by white supremacists to incite racial tensions.

  • Directs copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the President, Secretary of Defense, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, and Michigan's congressional delegation.

Legislative Description

A resolution to express support for a bi-partisan discussion on renaming military installations currently named after Confederate generals.

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Families, Seniors, And Veterans

6/23/2020

Committee Referrals

Families, Seniors And Veterans6/23/2020

Full Bill Text

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