Senator Patterson offered the following resolution:

            Senate Resolution No. 23.

            A resolution proclaiming April 8-14, 2007, as National Architecture Week in the state of Michigan.

            Whereas, April 13, 2007, marks the 150th Anniversary of the American Institute of Architects. With a spirit of appreciation, the people of the state of Michigan honor and congratulate the Institute, its 76,000 members, and the 281,000 Americans who work in architectural firms for their many contributions to our nation, our state, and to each of our communities; and

Whereas, American architects have historically expressed through their work the richness of our heritage and the vitality of our national spirit. They have combined advances in building technology with design innovation to give exciting new forms to our cities and communities; and

Whereas, The architecture profession in Michigan, through the American Institute of Architects, has been especially vigilant in its stewardship of many of our state’s great architectural and historical treasures and in its efforts on behalf of building healthy, safe, livable, and sustainable communities that enrich the lives of people in every walk of life; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body do hereby proclaim April 8-14, 2007, as National Architecture Week in the state of Michigan. We call upon the people of Michigan and all city government agencies to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies and activities paying tribute to the American Institute of Architects in this, the 150th year of the existence of the American Institute of Architects; and be it further

            Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the American Institute of Architects as a token of our esteem.