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HR 56

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114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Timothy Hill

Designates April 2025 as Scottish-American Heritage Month in Michigan to honor Scottish-Americans and encourage cultural events; a ceremonial, nonbinding resolution.

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Bill Summary · HR 56

Summary — HR 56: Declaration of April 2025 as Scottish‑American Heritage Month (Michigan)

Status: Adopted (House Resolution)
Bill type: House resolution (ceremonial)
Primary text: Declares April 2025 as Scottish‑American Heritage Month in the State of Michigan.

Main purpose

HR 56 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and encouraging the celebration of Scottish heritage and the contributions of Scottish‑Americans in Michigan by designating April 2025 as Scottish‑American Heritage Month (including Tartan Day observances).

Key provisions

  • Officially declares April 2025 as Scottish‑American Heritage Month in Michigan.
  • Recites historical and cultural background supporting the observance, including:
    • Reference to the Declaration of Arbroath (April 6, 1320) and the significance of April 6 (Tartan Day).
    • Notes on Scottish immigration to North America (e.g., post‑Culloden migration, 1717 Transportation Act).
    • Estimates that over 200,000 Scottish‑Americans live in Michigan.
    • Mentions local Scottish organizations and traditions, e.g., the formation of the Scottish American Society of Michigan (announced April 6, 2009) and St. Andrew’s Society of Detroit (founded 1849) and its Highland Games.
  • Encourages Michiganders to reflect on and celebrate Scottish roots and cultural contributions.

Who is affected / potential impact

  • Direct effect: symbolic — recognizes the Scottish‑American community and related cultural organizations in Michigan.
  • Practical impacts: may prompt or support cultural events, educational activities, community recognition, and local celebrations during April 2025 (Tartan Day programming, Highland Games, museum/heritage events).
  • No regulatory, taxing, or appropriations effects — the resolution is honorary and does not create or fund programs.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • The resolution designates the month of April 2025 for the commemorative observance (Tartan Day is observed April 6).
  • Legislative actions in the available record indicate the resolution was placed on calendars and adopted in the House; the file notes show adoption and enrollment actions (final adoption reported in the legislative actions summary).
  • As a House resolution, it is a non‑binding expression of the legislature’s sentiment rather than enforceable law.

Additional note

The source materials included multiple unrelated draft resolutions and text from other jurisdictions. This summary focuses on the Michigan House resolution text titled “A resolution to declare April 2025 as Scottish‑American Heritage Month in the state of Michigan,” and the resolution’s practical, ceremonial meaning.

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

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