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MI SR0084
Resolution
AI Summary
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Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald sinking on November 10, 1975, which killed all 29 crew members during a storm on Lake Superior
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Recognizes the tragedy as the deadliest in Great Lakes shipping history, with the 29 lost joining an estimated 30,000+ mariners who have perished on the Great Lakes throughout history
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Designates November 10, 2025 as "Edmund Fitzgerald Day" in Michigan to honor the mariners lost in the disaster
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Acknowledges that the sinking led to improvements in maritime safety, including stronger regulations, enhanced ship design, and advanced weather monitoring
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Directs copies of the resolution be sent to crew families, maritime organizations, and Great Lakes history museums
Legislative Description
A resolution to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald.
Last Action
Adopted
10/29/2025