HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 171

Rep. Skaggs offered the following resolution:

A resolution to declare September 11, 2025, as La Diada Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, The state of Michigan recognizes the cultural contribution of Catalonians in Michigan and therefore acknowledges the historical and democratic significance of La Diada; and

Whereas, The state of Michigan values the traditions of its citizens who hold Catalonian heritage and the presence that heritage contributes to the broader story of immigration represented in many different Michigan communities; and

Whereas, Catalonian traditions, including the celebration of La Diada, which commemorates the fall of Barcelona in the War of the Spanish Succession in 1714, exemplify the importance of diverse festivities that are already honored across Michigan; and

Whereas, We understand the struggle the Catalonian people have faced ?having lost its political institutions and liberties under the Nueva Planta decrees imposed by King Philip V of Spain; and

Whereas, Despite centuries of repression, Catalonians have continued to celebrate La Diada as a remembrance of their struggle for autonomy and their enduring cultural identity, transforming the day into a symbol of resilience and quiet strength; and

Whereas, The observance of La Diada serves not only as a cultural celebration but also as a reminder of the universal values of freedom, resilience, and democratic self-governance?values that are closely bonded to the American ideals of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; and

Whereas, Catalonian cultural associations and community organizations across Michigan continue to sustain and share the traditions of La Diada, fostering greater understanding and strengthening the kinship between Catalonian national heritage and the essence of American democracy; now, therefore be it

Resolved by the House of Representative, That the members of this legislative body declare September 11, 2025, as La Diada Day in the state of Michigan.