Senators Sanborn, Cropsey, Allen, Barcia, Richardville and Birkholz offered the following resolution:

            Senate Resolution No. 19.

            A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation, such as H.R. 226, to provide reciprocity among the states with regard to the right to carry concealed firearms.

            Whereas, H.R. 226 would allow an individual who is properly licensed to carry a concealed firearm in one state to carry it in all fifty states, by requiring that states recognize permits issued by the other states; and

            Whereas, The state of Michigan already recognizes permits issued by all of the other states by allowing the holders of these permits to lawfully carry a concealed firearm in Michigan in accordance with Michigan law; and

            Whereas, The concealed weapon permits issued to the law-abiding residents of Michigan are currently not recognized by numerous states. This federal legislation would simply allow Michigan's CCW licensees, and those of other states, to be treated fairly and equitably all across the country; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate, That we strongly support enactment of legislation, such as H.R. 226, to provide reciprocity among the states with regard to the right to carry concealed firearms; and be it further

            Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.