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HR 94

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

Designates May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month in Michigan; a ceremonial, non-binding recognition of Jewish history and contributions, encouraging observance.

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Bill Summary · HR 94

Summary — House Resolution 94 (HR 94) — Jewish American Heritage Month (Michigan, 2025)

Status: Adopted (House resolution)
Type: Simple/ceremonial resolution — no funding or regulatory effect

Purpose / Intent

HR 94 designates May 2025 as “Jewish American Heritage Month” in the state of Michigan and formally recognizes the history, culture, and contributions of Jewish Americans to the state and nation. The resolution is intended to encourage public recognition, celebration, and awareness of Michigan’s Jewish community and its historical and contemporary contributions.

Key provisions

  • Officially declares May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month in Michigan.
  • Recites historical and factual findings including:
    • Jewish presence in Michigan dating back to 1761 (Ezekiel Solomon at Fort Michilimackinac).
    • A current Michigan Jewish community numbering nearly 100,000 and active communities across Metro Detroit (West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, Oak Park, Huntington Woods, Southfield, Franklin, Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham, Commerce), Ann Arbor, and other communities.
    • Examples of Jewish contributions to economic development, philanthropy, civic life, civil rights, the arts, sciences, technology, medicine, and culture (naming notable national and local figures).
  • Expresses the legislature’s celebration of those contributions and encourages public observance and recognition during May 2025.

Sponsors / Introducers

  • Introduced/Offered by Representative Jennifer Conlin (with numerous cosponsors listed in the resolution text, including Reps. Arbit, Paiz, Andrews, Pohutsky, Coffia, Weiss, Tsernoglou, Foreman, Glanville, Morgan, Breen, Steckloff, Wooden, Miller, Rheingans, Koleszar, MacDonell, Witwer, Martus, Hope, and Wilson).

Who is affected

  • Primarily symbolic: Jewish residents and communal organizations in Michigan (civic, religious, cultural institutions) who may use the designation to plan events, outreach, and educational activities.
  • State agencies, local governments, schools, and nonprofits may be encouraged — but not required — to observe and promote related programs or events.

Procedural / Legal effects

  • HR 94 is a non-binding, ceremonial resolution adopted by the Michigan House; it does not appropriate funds, create programs, or change state law.
  • Companion bill referenced: HCR 98.
  • Adoption signals legislative recognition and encourages community and public observance during May 2025.

Potential impact

  • Increases public visibility of Michigan’s Jewish history and contributions.
  • Provides an official endorsement that can help community groups, cultural institutions, schools, and local governments organize commemorative programming, education, and outreach during the month.
  • No direct budgetary or regulatory impacts.

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

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