MI HR0074

Declares April 2025 as Handwriting Month in Michigan

Cites a 2024 study showing that handwriting leads to better brain connectivity and memory compared to typing, particularly for school-age children

Emphasizes that cursive writing enhances cognitive development, fine motor skills, reading comprehension, and written communication

Notes the practical need for cursive signatures on legal documents such as mortgages, loans, checks, deeds, and titles

References the historical significance of handwriting to American founding documents and honors John Hancock, whose January 23 birthday has been recognized as National Handwriting Day since 1977