AMERICAN HEROES WEEK - S.B. 578 (S-2): FLOOR ANALYSIS

sans-serif">Senate Bill 578 (Substitute S-2 as reported)

Sponsor: Senator Bruce Patterson

Committee: Local, Urban and State Affairs

CONTENT

The bill would create a new act to establish “American heroes week” in the State, and encourage academic institutions to educate children about local heroes and role models. American Heroes Week would be the calender week in which September 11 fell each year.

The bill provides that the Legislature would recognize that many ordinary Americans showed heroism on September 11, 2001, and the days that followed. The bill contains the following statements:

The legislature declares that American heroes week is a fitting tribute to the many individuals who displayed extraordinary altruism, compassion, courage, integrity, dedication, and selflessness during and after the terrorist attacks against the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001.

The legislature declares that American heroes week is a fitting tribute to the many individuals who display extraordinary altruism, compassion, courage, integrity, dedication, and selflessness in their daily work, behavior, and accomplishments.

 - Legislative Analyst: George Towne

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Date Completed: 6-13-03 - Fiscal Analyst: Bill BowermanFloor\sb578 - Bill Analysis @ www.senate.michigan.gov/sfa

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.