WILLIE HORTON DAY H.B. 5200: COMMITTEE SUMMARY
House Bill 5200 (as passed by the House)
Sponsor: Representative Randy Richardville
House Committee: Government Operations
Senate Committee: Local, Urban and State Affairs
Date Completed: 3-24-04
CONTENT
The bill would declare that October 28, 2003, be known as "Willie Horton Day", "in recognition of the fundamental contribution that Willie Horton has made to the city of Detroit and the state of Michigan through his humanitarian works". The bill points out that Willie Horton was raised in a Detroit housing project, played for the Detroit Tigers, and throughout his career has been involved in organizations such as the United Way, Boys and Girls Club of America, Meals on Wheels, and the Foundation Fighting Blindness. The bill states that in 1967 Will Horton used his ambassadorship and goodwill to help crush the Detroit riots, and he was honored by the Detroit Tigers in 2000 when they retired his number and erected a statue in his name at Comerica Park.
Legislative Analyst: J.P. Finet
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Fiscal Analyst: Bill Bowerman
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. hb5200/0304