Act No. 112

Public Acts of 2003

Approved by the Governor

July 24, 2003

Filed with the Secretary of State

July 24, 2003

EFFECTIVE DATE: July 24, 2003

STATE OF MICHIGAN

92ND LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2003

Introduced by Senators Patterson, Toy, Kuipers, Garcia, Cropsey, Hardiman, Sanborn, Brown and Birkholz

ENROLLED SENATE BILL No. 578

AN ACT to establish American heroes week in the state of Michigan.

The People of the State of Michigan enact:

Sec. 1. The legislature declares that the calendar week in which September 11 falls each year is American heroes week in this state and encourages academic institutions to educate and inspire children about local heroes and role models.

Sec. 2. (1) The legislature recognizes that on September 11, 2001 and the days that followed, many ordinary Americans showed true heroism by their acts of selflessness, compassion, dedication, courage, and integrity.

(2) 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.

(3) 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.

This act is ordered to take immediate effect.

Secretary of the Senate

Clerk of the House of Representatives

Approved

Governor