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HR 97

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114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Gino Bulso

HR 97 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Michigan veterans and their families for service and sacrifice, with no legal or fiscal changes.

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Bill Summary · HR 97

Summary — HR 97: A resolution to honor Michigan’s veterans

Status: Adopted
Classification: House resolution (ceremonial)
Introduced: August 27, 2025
Adopted: September 2, 2025 (rules suspended; placed on Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar; adopted and reported enrolled)

Main purpose

HR 97 is a non‑binding, honorary resolution that formally recognizes and honors Michigan’s military veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice. It expresses the Legislature’s gratitude, remembrance of those who fell in service, and respect for veterans who returned wounded or with invisible injuries.

Key provisions

  • Declares the Michigan House of Representatives’ appreciation and respect for veterans and their families.
  • Specifically honors:
    • Those who have fallen in past conflicts and their ultimate sacrifice.
    • Veterans who returned wounded or who bear invisible disabilities.
  • Includes a quotation attributed to General Douglas MacArthur on the soldier’s desire for peace and the burdens borne by military personnel.
  • Identifies Veterans Day month as an occasion to recognize veterans from historical to contemporary conflicts.
  • Does not create new rights, benefits, appropriations, or regulatory changes.

Sponsors and supporters

  • Introduced/primary sponsor(s): Rep. William Bruck (listed as introducing the adopted resolution).
  • Initial filing and sponsoring group (introduced version): Reps. Bruck, Foreman, McFall, Alexander, Schmaltz, Markkanen, Neyer, Greene, Outman, Wilson, Kunse, Martin, Frisbie, Longjohn, Linting, Thompson, Wortz, Mentzer and Bierlein.
  • Additional members joined before adoption (listed on the adopted resolution): Breen, Fox, Hope, Lightner, MacDonell, Paiz, Rheingans, Rigas, Rogers, Weiss, Witwer and Xiong.

Who is affected

  • Primarily symbolic: Michigan veterans, their families, veterans’ organizations, and the general public.
  • No legal, administrative, or fiscal impacts on state agencies, programs, or individual benefits.

Procedural notes and impact

  • HR 97 is a ceremonial resolution—its effect is to record and communicate the Legislature’s recognition and gratitude; it does not alter statute or appropriations.
  • It was placed on the Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar, rules were suspended, and the resolution was adopted and reported enrolled shortly thereafter.
  • Because it is honorary, no implementation actions or follow‑up by state agencies are required.

Overall, HR 97 serves as an official expression by the Michigan House of Representatives honoring veterans’ service and sacrifices and encouraging public recognition during Veterans Day observances.

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

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