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114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Johnny Garrett

Declares April 13–20, 2025 as Holy Week in Michigan and offers best wishes to Christians for a meaningful observance, as a ceremonial, non-binding recognition.

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Bill Summary · HR 61

Summary — House Resolution 61 (Michigan): Declaring April 13–20, 2025, as Holy Week

Status: Adopted (resolution)
Primary sponsor / author: Rep. Joseph Fox
Introduced: April 16, 2025
Key dates: Declared week — April 13–20, 2025; House action — read by title and adopted (rules suspended) April 22, 2025; enrolled and signed April 23, 2025; presented to Secretary of State April 25, 2025.

Purpose

HR 61 is a ceremonial (non‑binding) state House resolution that formally declares April 13–20, 2025, as Holy Week in the state of Michigan and extends best wishes to Christians in Michigan, the United States, and worldwide for a meaningful observance culminating in Easter Sunday.

Key provisions

  • Officially designates the week beginning Palm Sunday (April 13, 2025) and ending Easter Sunday (April 20, 2025) as “Holy Week” in Michigan.
  • Expresses recognition of the spiritual significance of Holy Week: Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday), betrayal (Maundy Thursday), crucifixion (Good Friday), and resurrection (Easter Sunday).
  • Encourages Christians’ customary observances during Holy Week, including Bible reading and study (particularly Gospel accounts), prayer, and attendance at church services.
  • Extends the Legislature’s “best wishes” for a joyous and meaningful Holy Week and Easter.

Who is affected

  • This resolution is primarily symbolic and directed at Christian communities — it acknowledges and extends well wishes to Christians in Michigan, across the United States, and worldwide.
  • As a commemorative resolution, it does not create obligations for state agencies, change legal rights, or authorize spending.

Legal effect and impact

  • HR 61 is a simple, non‑binding legislative resolution (no enforcement mechanism, no appropriation of funds).
  • Its effect is declaratory and ceremonial: public recognition and encouragement of religious observance. It does not alter state law, policy, or funding.
  • Potential practical impacts are limited to civic recognition (e.g., citations, proclamations, or outreach by legislators and local officials) and raising public awareness of Holy Week observances.

Sponsors and related measures

  • Multiple House members sponsored or cosponsored the resolution (see legislative record for full sponsor list).
  • Related or companion measures noted in the documents include HR 116 and HCR 68 (listed as related bills).

Procedural notes

  • Classified as a House resolution and treated as a local/consent or commemorative measure.
  • Adopted by the House following standard procedures for ceremonial resolutions (read by title, rules suspended, adopted; subsequently enrolled and transmitted as part of the House record).

This summary focuses on the Michigan HR 61 text and legislative actions declaring Holy Week (April 13–20, 2025). The resolution is symbolic recognition rather than a statute or regulatory change.

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

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