Bill
HR 129
Declares June 9–15, 2025 as Dad Week to honor fathers, promote fatherhood-support efforts (notably Present Pillars Foundation), and encourage statewide participation.
Status: Adopted
Introduced: January 3, 2025 (House)
Primary sponsor: Rep. Joey Andrews (appears as introducing member); Adopted version lists Reps. Andrews, Breen, Fitzgerald, Fox, Paiz, Rheingans, and Weiss as sponsors/co-sponsors.
Classification: House resolution (symbolic/congratulatory)
Note: The source material included several unrelated documents that share the identifier “HR 129” (federal and other-state items). This summary addresses the Michigan House Resolution that declares June 9–15, 2025, as “Dad Week” in Michigan.
What the resolution does (purpose and intent)
- Officially declares the week of June 9–15, 2025, as “Dad Week” in the state of Michigan.
- Recognizes and commends the role of fathers and father-figures in supporting child development, family stability, and community wellbeing.
- Highlights and endorses the Present Pillars Foundation (headquartered in Benton Harbor) and its “Dad Week” programming as a leading local example of fatherhood advocacy, men's wellness, mentorship, and family-strengthening activities.
Key provisions / actions requested
- The resolution urges Michigan communities to recognize the week and encourages support for fathers and father-figures statewide.
- It highlights typical Dad Week activities such as service projects, fatherhood workshops, legal and employment resource events, mentorship, public outreach, and community celebrations.
- The resolution commends organizers and participants and encourages local participation and awareness efforts.
Who is affected
- Primarily symbolic: fathers, father-figures, families, community organizations, and service providers across Michigan.
- Present Pillars Foundation and similar community groups are explicitly recognized and encouraged.
- No regulatory or funding obligations are imposed on state agencies or local governments.
Impact and legal effect
- Nonbinding, ceremonial resolution: it declares and recognizes the observance but does not create statutory rights, mandates, or appropriations.
- Intended to raise public awareness, encourage community programming, and honor fathers’ contributions.
Procedural / timeline notes
- Declared observance week: June 9–15, 2025.
- The resolution was adopted by the House (listed as “adopted” in the provided legislative actions). As a resolution, no further executive action is required to give effect to the ceremonial declaration.
Bottom line
This adopted House resolution formally designates June 9–15, 2025, as Dad Week in Michigan to honor fathers’ contributions, spotlight local fatherhood-support efforts (notably Present Pillars Foundation), and encourage statewide community participation in related events. It is a symbolic measure without fiscal or regulatory effect.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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