Reps. Scripps, Mayes, LeBlanc, Hammel, Bennett, Nathan, Roy Schmidt, Slezak, Kandrevas, Barnett, Lipton, Constan, Haase, Booher, Ball, Marleau, Calley, Clemente and Johnson offered the following resolution:

            House Resolution No. 337.  

A resolution to declare October 17-23, 2010, as Credit Union Week in the state of Michigan. 

            Whereas, Credit unions have been organized in Michigan since 1934, they have a proud tradition of innovation and leadership among the nation’s credit unions. The Michigan credit union movement is one of growth, progress, and success; and

            Whereas, Michigan credit unions are rooted in the communities in which they serve, whether supporting local charities; offering financial education seminars; or operating student-run credit union branches in schools.  They do this voluntarily, because as not-for-profit  member-owned financial cooperatives, credit unions recognize that social responsibility is an integral part of their mission; and

            Whereas, Michigan credit unions continue to improve the financial literacy of their members and the community, following the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People”; and

            Whereas, Michigan credit unions remain informed through the assistance of the Michigan Credit Union League which has focused exclusively on serving its members throughout its history; a commitment that is concisely expressed in its mission statement: To foster, protect, and promote the vitality of credit unions by providing programs and services that will enhance their ability to enrich the lives of members; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare October 17-23, 2010, as Credit Union Week in the state of Michigan. We honor Michigan credit unions as they celebrate Credit Union Week.