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MI HR0228

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/24/2024

Primary Sponsor

Alabas Farhat

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Declares April 2024 as Arab-American Heritage Month in Michigan
  • Recognizes that at least 260,000 Arab-Americans reside in Michigan, the highest concentration in the United States
  • Acknowledges Arab-American contributions to Michigan's economy, academia, medicine, science, and industrial development since migration in the 1880s
  • Notes that National Arab American Heritage Month was officially recognized by Congress in April 2005
  • Encourages Michigan residents to participate in events celebrating Arab-American achievements and cultural heritage

Legislative Description

A resolution to declare April 2024 as Arab-American Heritage Month in the state of Michigan.

Last Action

Adopted

4/24/2024

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