Rep. Clemente offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 295.

            A resolution to declare April 2018 as Volunteer Month in the state of Michigan.  

            Whereas, The people of this state have a long history of caring community involvement that has touched countless lives over the years; and

            Whereas, Our state has worked through challenging economic times that requires people to come together in aiding and supporting those in need. This support has been instrumental in Michigan’s economic revival; and 

            Whereas, There is a strong desire within this chamber to highlight the need for and encourage charitable acts of service throughout our state; and 

            Whereas, The importance of volunteering goes beyond the initial act of kindness and extends throughout out the community; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 2018 as Volunteer Month in the state of Michigan. We urge citizens in every corner of our state to observe this occasion through community projects and acts of kindness toward others; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Office of the Governor.