MI HR0337

Declares September 21, 2022, as Maltese American Heritage Day in Michigan to honor the contributions of Maltese Americans to the state and nation.

Recognizes Malta's history as a Mediterranean island nation that gained independence from the United Kingdom on September 21, 1964, and became a Republic in 1974.

Notes that approximately 12,500 Michiganders are Maltese immigrants or descendants, making the Metro Detroit area the largest concentration of Maltese Americans in the nation.

Acknowledges Maltese American contributions across multiple sectors including auto manufacturing, business, entrepreneurship, arts, sciences, education, and philanthropy.

Encourages Michigan citizens to celebrate the individual and collective contributions of Maltese Americans, who are served by the Maltese American Benevolent Society in Detroit and the Maltese American Community Club in Dearborn.