| 1 | 1 | | HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 42 Rep. MacDonell offered the following resolution: A resolution to declare March 2025 as Disability Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. Whereas, Disability Awareness Month serves as a time to recognize and promote the rights, contributions, and achievements of individuals with disabilities in Michigan; and Whereas, According to the U.S. Census Bureau, millions of Americans, including a significant number of Michigan residents, live with disabilities that impact their daily lives, requiring increased awareness, accessibility, and advocacy; and Whereas, The state of Michigan is committed to fostering an inclusive society that provides equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities in employment, education, healthcare, and community participation; and Whereas, Michigan recognizes the importance of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in advancing accessibility, independence, and full participation for people with disabilities; and Whereas, Disability Awareness Month is an opportunity to educate the public on the barriers faced by individuals with disabilities; and Whereas, This month also serves as a time to celebrate the invaluable contributions of individuals with disabilities to Michigan?s workforce, culture, and communities; and Whereas, Michigan acknowledges the organizations, advocates, and caregivers who work tirelessly to support and empower individuals with disabilities, ensuring that their voices are heard and their rights are upheld; now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the members of the Michigan House of Representatives declare March 2025 as Disability Awareness Month in the state of Michigan; and be it further Resolved, That we encourage all citizens, businesses, and institutions to be more accessible for individuals with disabilities, ensuring that Michigan continues to be a leader in disability rights and advocacy. |
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| 7 | 7 | | HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 42 |
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| 9 | 9 | | Rep. MacDonell offered the following resolution: |
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| 11 | 11 | | A resolution to declare March 2025 as Disability Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. |
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| 13 | 13 | | Whereas, Disability Awareness Month serves as a time to recognize and promote the rights, contributions, and achievements of individuals with disabilities in Michigan; and |
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| 15 | 15 | | Whereas, According to the U.S. Census Bureau, millions of Americans, including a significant number of Michigan residents, live with disabilities that impact their daily lives, requiring increased awareness, accessibility, and advocacy; and |
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| 17 | 17 | | Whereas, The state of Michigan is committed to fostering an inclusive society that provides equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities in employment, education, healthcare, and community participation; and |
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| 19 | 19 | | Whereas, Michigan recognizes the importance of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in advancing accessibility, independence, and full participation for people with disabilities; and |
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| 21 | 21 | | Whereas, Disability Awareness Month is an opportunity to educate the public on the barriers faced by individuals with disabilities; and |
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| 23 | 23 | | Whereas, This month also serves as a time to celebrate the invaluable contributions of individuals with disabilities to Michigan?s workforce, culture, and communities; and |
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| 25 | 25 | | Whereas, Michigan acknowledges the organizations, advocates, and caregivers who work tirelessly to support and empower individuals with disabilities, ensuring that their voices are heard and their rights are upheld; now, therefore, be it |
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| 27 | 27 | | Resolved, That the members of the Michigan House of Representatives declare March 2025 as Disability Awareness Month in the state of Michigan; and be it further |
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| 29 | 29 | | Resolved, That we encourage all citizens, businesses, and institutions to be more accessible for individuals with disabilities, ensuring that Michigan continues to be a leader in disability rights and advocacy. |
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