Reps. Sak, Casperson, Clemente, Cushingberry, Gonzales, Hammel, Hildenbrand, Marleau, Polidori, Tobocman, Valentine, Accavitti, Brown, Byrnes, Garfield, Green, Hopgood, Johnson, LeBlanc, Leland, Miller, Shaffer, Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Spade and Vagnozzi offered the following resolution:

            House Resolution No. 314.

            A resolution designating March 26, 2008, as Support our Troops and their Families Day in the state of Michigan.

            Whereas, It was through the brave and noble efforts of the Nation's forefathers that the United States first gained freedom and became a sovereign country. There are currently more than 1,500,000 active and reserve component members of the Armed Forces serving the Nation in support and defense of the values and freedom that all Americans cherish; and

            Whereas, The members of the Armed Forces deserve the utmost respect and admiration of their fellow Americans for putting their lives in danger for the sake of the freedoms enjoyed by all Americans. Members of the Armed Forces are defending freedom and democracy around the globe and are playing a vital role in protecting the safety and security of Americans; and

            Whereas, The families of our Nation's troops have made great sacrifices and deserve the support of all Americans; and

            Whereas, All Americans should, and we encourage, the citizens of Michigan and the United States to participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces both at home and abroad, as well as the sacrifices of their families; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body designate March 26, 2008, as 2008 Michigan Support our Troops and their Families Day. We request that the citizens of this Great State participate in a moment of silence to support the troops and their families.