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SR 19

A resolution to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Ronald McDonald House Charities®.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stephanie Chang and 2 co-sponsors

Michigan Senate recognizes RMHC’s 50 years of charity, highlighting its support for families and Michigan programs without creating any legal or financial obligations.

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Bill Summary · SR 19

Summary — SR 19 (Michigan Senate Resolution): Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Ronald McDonald House Charities®

Status: Adopted by the Michigan Senate (adopted March 18, 2025; enrolled and recorded)
Type: Ceremonial Senate Resolution (commemorative)
Primary sponsors (as enrolled): Senators Sam Singh, Stephanie Chang, and Adam Geiss

Purpose and intent

SR 19 formally commemorates the 50th anniversary of Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) and recognizes the organization’s national and local contributions to supporting families when children require medical care. The resolution is ceremonial — it honors RMHC’s mission and achievements and does not create any regulatory or fiscal obligations.

Key provisions / content

  • Recites RMHC’s mission: providing services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing for children receiving healthcare.
  • Notes historical and programmatic milestones:
    • The first Ronald McDonald House opened in Philadelphia in October 1974.
    • RMHC has grown into a global network of over 385 Ronald McDonald Houses, about 270 Family Room programs, and over 40 Care Mobiles.
    • In 2023 RMHC provided approximately 2.7 million overnight stays and supported over 1,000 programs in 62 countries.
  • Highlights Michigan-specific presence: five RMHC locations in Michigan (Lansing, Detroit, Grand Rapids, and two in Ann Arbor). It highlights Family Rooms inside hospitals and Care Mobiles that deliver dental and medical services and health education to underserved communities.
  • Notes the 50th-anniversary celebration window: October 2024 through October 2025.
  • Concludes with an official commemoration: the Senate “commemorates the 50th anniversary of RMHC® and all the work they have done to help those in need.”

Who is affected

  • Directly honored: Ronald McDonald House Charities (national and Michigan chapters).
  • Indirectly noted: families of children receiving healthcare, hospitals that host Family Rooms, and communities served by Care Mobiles.
  • No statutory, budgetary, or regulatory impacts on state agencies, private parties, or taxpayers — the measure is symbolic.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introduced and advanced through usual Senate resolution procedures; enrolled and adopted by the Senate on March 18, 2025 (text indicates adoption and enrollment).
  • Because it is a Senate resolution of recognition, no gubernatorial signature or codification in state law is required.
  • The resolution serves to raise public awareness and provide formal legislative recognition; it may be distributed to RMHC and used in publicity or commemorative materials.

Effect / practical impact

SR 19 is an official, nonbinding expression of the Michigan Senate’s appreciation of RMHC’s 50 years of service. Its primary effects are symbolic: public recognition, encouragement for continued philanthropic and community support, and elevation of the organization’s profile in Michigan.

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

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