MI SR0144

Recognizes November 9-16, 2024, as Kindness Week in Michigan to emphasize the importance of kindness in local and global communities.

Acknowledges that kindness provides positive health outcomes, reduces depression and helplessness, and increases self-worth and happiness.

Notes that acts of kindness foster connection, build self-esteem, inspire others to "pay it forward," and create lasting positive impacts beyond the initial actions.

Encourages individuals, families, schools, businesses, and organizations to perform acts of kindness during the designated week for collective betterment and the greater good.

References World Kindness Week's establishment in 1998 and its global expansion challenging people to be catalysts for positive change in their communities.