June 11, 2003, Introduced by Senators PATTERSON, TOY, KUIPERS, GARCIA, CROPSEY, HARDIMAN, SANBORN, BROWN and BIRKHOLZ and referred to the Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs.
A bill to establish American heroes week in the state of
Michigan.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
1 Sec. 1. The legislature declares that the calendar week in
2 which September 11 falls each year is American heroes week in
3 this state and encourages academic institutions to educate
4 children about local heroes and role models.
5 Sec. 2. (1) The legislature recognizes that on September
6 11, 2001 and the days that followed, many ordinary Americans
7 showed true heroism by their acts of selflessness, compassion,
8 dedication, courage, and integrity.
9 (2) The legislature declares that American heroes week is a
10 fitting tribute to the many individuals who displayed altruism,
11 compassion, courage, integrity, dedication, and selflessness
12 during and after the terrorist attacks against the United States
1 that occurred on September 11, 2001.