FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL DAY

House Bill 4357

Sponsor:  Rep. Tory Rocca

Committee:  Government Operations

Complete to 4-29-05

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4357 AS INTRODUCED 2-22-05

House Bill 4357 would establish September 11^th of each year as Firefighters Memorial Day "in recognition of the men and women who have lost their lives while serving as firefighters in the State of Michigan." 

The bill would amend Public Act 438 of 2004, which established May 15^th of each year Police Officers Memorial Day.

Flags at public buildings would be lowered at half staff.  The bill would encourage communities throughout the state to conduct a memorial ceremony, and individuals would be encouraged to pause and reflect on "the dedicated professionals who bravely chose to accept personal risk and made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting and defending the public." 

MCL 435.351 and 435.352

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill would have no fiscal impact on state or local units of government. 

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Mark Wolf

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Jan Wisniewski

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.