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HR 26

A resolution to commemorate the 34th anniversary of the United States Victory in the Gulf War and declare February 28, 2025, as Gulf War Victory Day in the state of Michigan.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Greg Alexander and 4 co-sponsors

Michigan designates February 28, 2025 as Gulf War Victory Day to honor veterans and fallen service members; a symbolic observance with no changes to law, budgets, or programs.

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Bill Summary · HR 26

Summary — HR 26 (Michigan House Resolution No. 26)

Status: Adopted
Introduced: August 18, 2025 (filed); Adopted by the House: August 27, 2025
Classification: Ceremonial resolution (commemorative)

Main purpose

HR 26 is a ceremonial resolution by the Michigan House of Representatives that commemorates the 34th anniversary of the United States’ victory in the Gulf War and declares February 28, 2025, as “Gulf War Victory Day” in the state of Michigan. The resolution honors those who served and died in the Gulf War and encourages Michigan residents to recognize the date.

Key provisions

  • Recites historical background:
    • August 2, 1990: Iraqi invasion of Kuwait.
    • Operation Desert Shield: August 2, 1990 – January 17, 1991 (deployment to deter further conflict).
    • Operation Desert Storm: began January 17, 1991 (air campaign), followed by a ground assault that concluded on February 28, 1991 with the surrender of Iraqi forces.
  • Declares February 28, 2025, as Gulf War Victory Day in Michigan to commemorate the 34th anniversary of the end of major combat operations in the Gulf War.
  • Encourages the people of Michigan to acknowledge and observe the importance of the day.
  • Formal transmittal/administrative provision typical of such resolutions (encourages public recognition; no implementation measures).

Who is affected

  • Primarily symbolic — honors Gulf War veterans, the families of service members who died, and related communities in Michigan.
  • No change to state statutes, budgets, or programs. No regulatory or enforcement actions result from this resolution.

Impact and significance

  • Symbolic recognition: provides an official state-level acknowledgement of Gulf War veterans and the historical significance of the conflict.
  • Public awareness: encourages ceremonies, commemorations, and local acknowledgments on or around February 28, 2025.
  • No fiscal impact or change in legal rights or obligations.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Filed August 18, 2025; placed on the Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar and laid before the House.
  • Rules were suspended to consider the resolution; it was adopted and reported enrolled on August 27, 2025.
  • The resolution is purely commemorative and takes effect as a statement of the House’s intent and recognition; it does not create binding legal obligations.

Sponsors

Offered by Representative Jason Woolford; also listed as offered by Representatives Woolford, Alexander, Greene, Rheingans, and Schuette.

(If you want, I can produce a one-page handout for veterans groups or local governments summarizing suggested ways to observe Gulf War Victory Day in Michigan.)

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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