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SR 17

Resolution; designating the second week in May as Lung Cancer Action Week.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brenda Stanley

Declares March 17, 2025, Saint Patrick’s Day in the Michigan Senate—ceremonial, nonbinding recognition honoring Irish American heritage with no legal or budget impact.

Enrolled, filed with Secretary of State
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Bill Summary · SR 17

Summary — SR 17 (Michigan Senate)

A resolution to recognize March 17, 2025, as Saint Patrick’s Day — ADOPTED

Purpose

SR 17 is a ceremonial (non‑binding) Senate resolution that formally recognizes March 17, 2025, as Saint Patrick’s Day. The resolution commemorates the Feast of Saint Patrick and acknowledges the cultural, historical, and civic contributions of Irish Americans and Irish heritage to the United States.

Key provisions

  • Declares March 17, 2025, as Saint Patrick’s Day in the legislative chamber.
  • Highlights the role of Irish immigrants in shaping U.S. cultural foundations and celebrates Irish songs, traditions, and heritage.
  • Notes and celebrates the establishment of the American Irish State Legislators Caucus and its objective to foster positive relations between the United States and Ireland.
  • Calls for commemoration of the Feast of Saint Patrick and recognition of the Patron Saint of Ireland.

Who or what is affected

  • Primarily symbolic: the resolution affects constituents, community organizations, schools, and cultural groups that observe or participate in Saint Patrick’s Day events.
  • Honors Irish American heritage and promotes awareness and celebration within and beyond the legislature.
  • No statutory, regulatory, or budgetary changes are made; no administrative or programmatic obligations are created.

Procedural / timeline information

  • Introduced and offered in the Michigan Senate by Senators Sean McCann, McBroom, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Chang, Huizenga, Wojno, Cavanagh, Shink, Runestad, Bayer, and Daley.
  • Adopted by the Michigan Senate on March 13, 2025 (recorded as “Adopted by the Senate, March 13, 2025” in the enrolled resolution).
  • As a Senate resolution of recognition, no further interbranch actions (e.g., gubernatorial signature) are required for its symbolic effect.

Impact and notes

  • SR 17 is purely commemorative and carries no legal or financial effect. It serves to recognize and encourage observance of Irish cultural traditions and to affirm legislative support for the American Irish State Legislators Caucus and related community observances.

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

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