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MI HR0198
Resolution
Status
10/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Phil Skaggs
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AI Summary
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Declares October 28, 2025, as Oxi Day in Michigan to honor Greek resistance against Axis military forces during World War II
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Commemorates Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas's refusal ("Oxi" meaning "No") to allow Italian military forces to occupy Greece on October 28, 1940
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Recognizes that Greek military victories against Italy forced Germany to delay its invasion of the Soviet Union, contributing to the eventual Allied victory in WWII
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Acknowledges the cultural contributions of Greek-Americans in Michigan and their efforts to preserve Oxi Day traditions
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Notes that Oxi Day has been celebrated in Greece and Cyprus since 1942 as a commemoration of resistance to fascism
Legislative Description
A resolution to declare October 28, 2025, as Oxi Day in the state of Michigan.
Last Action
Adopted
10/28/2025