Bill
SR 14
Commends March 5, 2025 as Fred Bear Day to honor archery pioneer Fred Bear and his conservation and hunting ethics, in a ceremonial, nonbinding acknowledgment.
Status and sponsor
- Author / Introduced by: Senator Michele Hoitenga (Michigan Senate)
- Adopted by the Senate: March 5, 2025 (rules suspended and adopted)
- Enrolled / transmitted: Enrolled and sent to Secretary of State (document shows enrollment and transmittal in April 2025)
Purpose and intent
- SR 14 is a ceremonial Senate resolution that formally recognizes March 5, 2025, as “Fred Bear Day” in Michigan. The resolution honors the life, career, and conservation legacy of Fred Bear, a noted archery pioneer and founder of Bear Archery.
Key provisions
- Recitals: The resolution lists biographical and historical background about Fred Bear, including:
- Early employment carving wood parts for automobile dashboards at Chrysler and Ford.
- Founding Bear Archery in Grayling, Michigan, in 1933, which grew into one of the world’s largest archery manufacturers.
- Bear’s role as a pioneer in the archery community and as an advocate of wildlife conservation and ethical hunting practices.
- Cultural recognition—references to the song “Fred Bear” and films celebrating Michigan’s outdoors.
- Noting that March 5, 2025, marked the 123rd anniversary of Fred Bear’s birth.
- Resolved clauses:
- The Senate commemorates March 5, 2025, as Fred Bear Day.
- The Senate expresses a commitment to uphold Bear’s contributions to archery and conservation so that his legacy “continues to thrive in our actions.”
Who is affected
- This is an honorary, symbolic resolution. It primarily recognizes and affirms the significance of Fred Bear to the archery community, wildlife conservation advocates, outdoor recreation enthusiasts, and Michigan’s cultural heritage. There are no regulatory, programmatic, or funding changes created by the measure.
Procedural and legal effects
- SR 14 is a nonbinding, commemorative resolution (a statement of recognition and sentiment). It does not amend state law, create obligations, authorize spending, or change policy. It serves ceremonial and symbolic purposes only.
- Adopted by the Senate on March 5, 2025, and subsequently enrolled/transmitted consistent with routine legislative practice for adopted resolutions.
Notes
- The resolution is brief and intended to celebrate Fred Bear’s contributions rather than to implement policy.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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