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SR 22

Recognizing 175th anniversary of Wheeling Hospital

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Laura Chapman and 2 co-sponsors

Michigan Senate adopts SR 22 recognizing March 30, 2025 as Doctors Day to honor physicians; symbolic, encourages appreciation, with no new duties or funding.

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Bill Summary · SR 22

Summary — SR 22: A resolution to recognize March 30, 2025, as Doctors Day

Status: Adopted (Michigan Senate)
Primary sponsors (as enrolled): Senators Kevin Hertel, Bayer, Chang, McMorrow, and Santana
Type: Senate Resolution (ceremonial)

Purpose and intent

SR 22 is a non‑binding Senate resolution that formally recognizes March 30, 2025, as “Doctors Day” in Michigan. The resolution’s stated intent is to honor physicians for their professional service, leadership, mentorship, and contributions to public health, and to encourage communities and individuals to express appreciation and support for physicians.

Key provisions

  • Officially recognizes March 30, 2025, as Doctors Day.
  • Notes the role of physicians across hospitals, clinics, private practices and research institutions in promoting health and advancing medical knowledge.
  • Cites the historical significance of March 30 (commemorating medical pioneers such as Dr. Crawford W. Long and his contributions to anesthesia).
  • Encourages healthcare organizations, communities, and the public to celebrate and convey gratitude for physicians’ service, sacrifices, and dedication.

Who is affected

  • Primarily symbolic: physicians practicing in Michigan (and the broader public who may be prompted to acknowledge them).
  • Healthcare organizations and community groups are encouraged (but not required) to participate in observances or recognition activities.
  • No regulatory, fiscal, or entitlement effects on state agencies, providers, or patients.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introduced and adopted by the Michigan Senate in March 2025; the enrolled resolution indicates the Senate adopted it on March 19, 2025.
  • As a resolution (not a statute), it does not create legal obligations, appropriations, or changes to state law.
  • Note: source materials included multiple unrelated "SR 22" documents from various jurisdictions. This summary focuses on the Michigan Senate resolution recognizing March 30, 2025 as Doctors Day. The metadata in some source fragments listed other introduction/adoption dates and sponsors for different SR 22s; the Michigan enrolled resolution and Senate adoption date (March 19, 2025) are treated here as the authoritative timeline for this specific measure.

Practical impact

SR 22 serves as a formal, symbolic recognition intended to raise public awareness and appreciation of physicians’ roles in Michigan. It invites voluntary observances and does not impose new duties or funding requirements.

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

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