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HR 130

Memorials, Recognition - Mary Jane Skinner -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Mike Sparks

Designates June 12, 2025 as Black Men Awareness Day in Michigan to honor Black men's contributions and inspire public recognition and events; ceremonial, with no funds.

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Bill Summary · HR 130

Summary — House Resolution 130 (Michigan): “Black Men Awareness Day” (June 12, 2025)

Status: Adopted (2025)
Bill type: House resolution (ceremonial)
Primary subject: Proclamation / awareness day

Purpose and intent

HR 130 declares June 12, 2025, as “Black Men Awareness Day” in the State of Michigan. The resolution recognizes and honors the historical and contemporary contributions of Black men to Michigan and the nation, highlights their resilience and leadership, and encourages public recognition of the role Black men play in families and communities.

Key provisions

  • Formally designates June 12, 2025 as Black Men Awareness Day in Michigan.
  • Includes legislative findings recognizing:
    • the foundational role of Black men in U.S. history and society despite historic and ongoing discrimination;
    • examples of leadership from historical and contemporary figures (the text cites Frederick Douglass and Malcolm X as examples);
    • the roles Black fathers, brothers, sons, mentors, and community leaders play in shaping young people and communities.
  • Expresses the House’s intent to celebrate and honor Black men for their contributions to education, business, science, the arts, sports, public service, and community activism.

Who is affected / impact

  • Direct legal effect: None. This is a non-binding, ceremonial resolution that creates no enforceable rights, obligations, or funding commitments.
  • Practical/civic impact: Raises public awareness, invites public commemorations, and may encourage state agencies, community organizations, schools, and local governments to recognize or hold events on that date.

Procedural highlights / timeline

  • Introduced and acted upon in 2025 by the Michigan House of Representatives.
  • The resolution moved through committee consideration and was adopted by the House (record shows committee referral, amendment, and final adoption).
  • It was reported enrolled and processed through the usual legislative transmittal steps for a House resolution.

Sponsors / co-sponsors

  • The resolution text lists a broad group of Michigan House members as sponsors/co-sponsors (including Rep. Helena Scott among primary proponents and many additional representatives named in the adopted resolution).

Fiscal note

  • No fiscal impact is indicated; the resolution makes a symbolic designation and does not appropriate funds.

Bottom line

HR 130 is a ceremonial state House resolution formally recognizing June 12, 2025, as Black Men Awareness Day in Michigan to honor the contributions, leadership, and resilience of Black men and to encourage public acknowledgment and celebration on that date. It does not change law or allocate resources.

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

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