HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 60 Reps. Morgan, Breen, MacDonell, Rheingans, Rogers, Weiss and Young offered the following resolution: A resolution to declare April 2025 as Community College Month in the state of Michigan. Whereas, The House of Representatives is pleased to honor and salute Michigan?s thirty-one community and tribal colleges in recognition of April of 2025 as Michigan Community College Month; and Whereas, Community College Month is an appropriate time to acknowledge community colleges and the important contributions they make to the richness and accessibility of post-secondary education; and Whereas, The leaders and staff of Michigan?s community colleges are fully devoted to the praiseworthy mission of providing relevant academic and technical coursework leading to industry-recognized credentials; and Whereas, Michigan?s outstanding community colleges enroll 283,000 students, grant 20,000 degrees, and 6,900 certificates each year; and Whereas, Community colleges help meet the real and immediate challenges of economic development, student achievement, and competitiveness; and Whereas, Students of all ages and backgrounds who attend these exceptional schools receive a superb education and earn degrees, certificates, and training that help them become skilled members of a workforce that propels economic growth and encourages learning and culture; and Whereas, The strength and success of Michigan?s community colleges, the vitality of its communities, and the effectiveness of our American society depend, in great measure, upon excellent organizations, exemplified by Michigan?s community colleges; and Whereas, It is altogether proper and fitting for this legislative body to pause in its deliberations and recognize Michigan?s community colleges, and to affirm their importance to the citizens of this State; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives, That members of this legislative body declare April 2025 as Community College Month in the state of Michigan. We urge the continued awareness of community college job training for the students of Michigan to ensure the sustainability of Michigan?s workforce for the years to come; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor of Michigan and each Michigan community college.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 60
Reps. Morgan, Breen, MacDonell, Rheingans, Rogers, Weiss and Young offered the following resolution:
A resolution to declare April 2025 as Community College Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, The House of Representatives is pleased to honor and salute Michigan?s thirty-one community and tribal colleges in recognition of April of 2025 as Michigan Community College Month; and
Whereas, Community College Month is an appropriate time to acknowledge community colleges and the important contributions they make to the richness and accessibility of post-secondary education; and
Whereas, The leaders and staff of Michigan?s community colleges are fully devoted to the praiseworthy mission of providing relevant academic and technical coursework leading to industry-recognized credentials; and
Whereas, Michigan?s outstanding community colleges enroll 283,000 students, grant 20,000 degrees, and 6,900 certificates each year; and
Whereas, Community colleges help meet the real and immediate challenges of economic development, student achievement, and competitiveness; and
Whereas, Students of all ages and backgrounds who attend these exceptional schools receive a superb education and earn degrees, certificates, and training that help them become skilled members of a workforce that propels economic growth and encourages learning and culture; and
Whereas, The strength and success of Michigan?s community colleges, the vitality of its communities, and the effectiveness of our American society depend, in great measure, upon excellent organizations, exemplified by Michigan?s community colleges; and
Whereas, It is altogether proper and fitting for this legislative body to pause in its deliberations and recognize Michigan?s community colleges, and to affirm their importance to the citizens of this State; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That members of this legislative body declare April 2025 as Community College Month in the state of Michigan. We urge the continued awareness of community college job training for the students of Michigan to ensure the sustainability of Michigan?s workforce for the years to come; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor of Michigan and each Michigan community college.