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HR 169

A resolution to declare September 11-17, 2025, as Patriot Week in the state of Michigan.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Greg Alexander and 33 co-sponsors

Designates September 11–17, 2025 as Patriot Week to encourage voluntary recognition of U.S. founding principles, history, and victims of 9/11.

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Bill Summary · HR 169

Summary — Michigan House Resolution No. 169 (HR 169)

Title: A resolution to declare September 11–17, 2025, as Patriot Week in the state of Michigan
Status: Adopted (House resolution)
Primary sponsors: Representatives Tim Kelly and a coalition of co-sponsors (full list included in resolution)

Main purpose

HR 169 is a non‑binding state House resolution designating the week of September 11–17, 2025, as “Patriot Week” in Michigan. The resolution urges citizens, schools, educational institutions, and government bodies to recognize and participate in activities honoring the founding principles, documents, historical figures, symbols, and victims associated with the nation’s history — including a specific acknowledgment of the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks.

Key provisions

  • Declares September 11–17, 2025, as Patriot Week in Michigan.
  • Recognizes Constitution Day (September 17) and affirms the importance of the U.S. Constitution and first principles (rule of law, democracy, liberty, equality, unalienable rights).
  • Lists historical documents and speeches (e.g., Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Gettysburg Address, Emancipation Proclamation, “I Have a Dream”), founding and civic figures (e.g., Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Lincoln, Douglass, King, Tubman, Parks), and historical flags as important national symbols.
  • Expressly acknowledges the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks and calls for reverence in their memory.
  • Encourages citizens, schools, other educational institutions, and federal, state, and local governments and agencies to honor, celebrate, and promote study of U.S. history and founding principles during Patriot Week.

Who is affected

  • This resolution is purely ceremonial and advisory. It does not create legal obligations or authorize expenditures.
  • Intended audiences: educators, schools, civic organizations, state and local government bodies, and the general public — recommending educational and commemorative activities during the designated week.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Introduced as House Resolution No. 169 and sponsored by a group of Michigan state representatives.
  • Adopted by the Michigan House (recorded as “House Adopted Resolution” in the legislative text).
  • As a House resolution, it expresses the chamber’s view and encourages voluntary observance; it does not require implementation, appropriation, or executive action.

Practical impact

  • Symbolic recognition intended to promote civic education, historical awareness, and public commemoration during the specified week.
  • May prompt voluntary programs, school curricula emphasis, public events, and proclamations by local governments or organizations, but carries no enforceable mandates or funding.

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

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