Reps. Steil, Accavitti, Acciavatti, Agema, Angerer, Ball, Bauer, Bieda, Booher, Brandenburg, Brown, Byrnes, Casperson, Caul, Clack, Condino, Constan, Cushingberry, Dean, Elsenheimer, Garfield, Gonzales, Green, Hammel, Hammon, Hansen, Hopgood, Horn, Huizenga, Rick Jones, Robert Jones, Lahti, LaJoy, David Law, Leland, Lemmons, Marleau, Meisner, Meltzer, Miller, Moss, Nitz, Opsommer, Palsrok, Pastor, Pearce, Polidori, Rocca, Sak, Schuitmaker, Scott, Sheltrown, Spade, Stahl, Tobocman, Vagnozzi, Valentine, Walker and Wojno offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 238.
A resolution declaring Friday, December 7, 2007, as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, On the morning of December 7, 1941, America was attacked without warning
at Pearl Harbor by the air and naval forces of Imperial Japan. More than 2,400 people perished
and another 1,100 were wounded, triggering our nation’s entry into World War II; and
Whereas, On December 7, 2007, we honor those who lost their lives 66 years ago and all
veterans who have fought to preserve our freedom and democracy; and
Whereas, Today, we also recognize the citizens of Michigan who answered their
country's call to the battlefield, the factory, and the farm. We remember Pearl Harbor through
their deeds, their devotion to duty, and their willingness to fight for freedom; and
Whereas, The attack at Pearl Harbor fired the American spirit with a determination that
freedom would not fall. The tragedy of December 7, 1941, remains upon the memories of the
citizens of the state of Michigan, as well as, our great nation. May this recollection serve not just
as a symbol of American valor, but also as the resolve of all Americans in preserving freedom;
now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body
declare Thursday, December 7, 2007, as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day in the state of Michigan. We urge the people of Michigan to acknowledge the importance of recognizing this day.