CHAVEZ, FORD & FORD DAYS S.B. 352: ENROLLED SUMMARY
Senate Bill 352 (as enrolled) PUBLIC ACT 225 of 2003
Sponsor: Senator Buzz Thomas
Senate Committee: Local, Urban and State Affairs
House Committee: Government Operations
Date Completed: 7-14-04
CONTENT
The act created a new statute to designate March 31 of each year as Cesar E. Chavez Day; July 14 of each year as Gerald R. Ford Day; and July 30 of each year as Henry Ford Day.
The bill contains language recognizing the contribution that Cesar E. Chavez made to the nation by organizing farm workers to campaign for safe and fair working conditions, reasonable wages, decent housing, and the outlawing of child labor; the contributions to American life, history, and leadership made by Gerald R. Ford, the 38th President of the United States; and the contributions to American life, history, and culture made by Henry Ford, founder of Ford Motor Company.
The bills states that the Legislature encourages each individual in Michigan to pause on Cesar E. Chavez Day and reflect upon his courage and sacrifice; to pause on Gerald R. Ford Day and reflect on the significance of President Ford's leadership and important contributions to the history of the State and the nation; and to pause on Henry Ford Day and reflect upon the significance of Henry Ford's contributions to the history of the State and the nation.
MCL 435.301-435.303
Legislative Analyst: Suzanne Lowe
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill will have no impact on State or local government.
Fiscal Analyst: Bill Bowerman
Analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. sb352/0304