house resolution no.192 Reps. Andrews, Brabec, Breen, Byrnes, Dievendorf, Fitzgerald, Glanville, Haadsma, Hill, Hope, McFall, Morgan, Paiz, Rheingans, Schuette, Wilson, Witwer and Young offered the following resolution: A resolution to declare February 11-17, 2024, as Michigan 2-1-1 Week in the state of Michigan. Whereas, Launched in 2002, Michigan 2-1-1 is a service provided at no cost to Michigan residents and connects them with thousands of both public and private health and human services agencies and resources right in their communities-quickly, easily, and confidentially; and Whereas, The Michigan 2-1-1 helpline is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year via phone, email, live chat, and online databases; and Whereas, Michigan 2-1-1 has supported Michigan during recent disasters, including recent water contamination crises, tornados, flooding, and global crises, including providing information relating to the COVID-19 emergency; and Whereas, 433,000 individuals across the state of Michigan contacted Michigan 2-1-1 for assistance with housing, utility assistance, food, job training, and other resources in just the last year alone; and Whereas, The state of Michigan recognizes Michigan 2-1-1s service as a valued community asset and is grateful to the dedicated community care advocates at Michigan 2-1-1 for their efficient, effective, and compassionate response to the growing needs of residents; and Whereas, Coinciding with February 11 (2-11), this week is appropriate for recognition of the beneficial services provided by 2-1-1 community care advocates through the Michigan 2-1-1; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare February 11-17, 2024, as Michigan 2-1-1 Week in the state of Michigan. We urge increased awareness of the beneficial services available to those residents in need.
house resolution no.192
Reps. Andrews, Brabec, Breen, Byrnes, Dievendorf, Fitzgerald, Glanville, Haadsma, Hill, Hope, McFall, Morgan, Paiz, Rheingans, Schuette, Wilson, Witwer and Young offered the following resolution:
A resolution to declare February 11-17, 2024, as Michigan 2-1-1 Week in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Launched in 2002, Michigan 2-1-1 is a service provided at no cost to Michigan residents and connects them with thousands of both public and private health and human services agencies and resources right in their communities-quickly, easily, and confidentially; and
Whereas, The Michigan 2-1-1 helpline is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year via phone, email, live chat, and online databases; and
Whereas, Michigan 2-1-1 has supported Michigan during recent disasters, including recent water contamination crises, tornados, flooding, and global crises, including providing information relating to the COVID-19 emergency; and
Whereas, 433,000 individuals across the state of Michigan contacted Michigan 2-1-1 for assistance with housing, utility assistance, food, job training, and other resources in just the last year alone; and
Whereas, The state of Michigan recognizes Michigan 2-1-1s service as a valued community asset and is grateful to the dedicated community care advocates at Michigan 2-1-1 for their efficient, effective, and compassionate response to the growing needs of residents; and
Whereas, Coinciding with February 11 (2-11), this week is appropriate for recognition of the beneficial services provided by 2-1-1 community care advocates through the Michigan 2-1-1; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare February 11-17, 2024, as Michigan 2-1-1 Week in the state of Michigan. We urge increased awareness of the beneficial services available to those residents in need.