SR-163, As Adopted by Senate, June 10, 2010

            Senators Pappageorge, Jacobs, Garcia, Kuipers, Birkholz, Clarke, Hardiman and Kahn offered the following resolution:

            Senate Resolution No. 163.

            A resolution declaring June 10, 2010, as Older Michiganians Day in the state of Michigan.

            Whereas, More than 1.8 million citizens age 60 and older make Michigan their home and deserve our support and our utmost respect for their many contributions to our communities and our state. Older citizens play a vital role in cities and towns all across our great state; and

            Whereas, Older Michiganians are active supporters of Michigan’s economy, workforce, charities, religious institutions, local communities, and institutions of government. This group is one of our state’s greatest resources of understanding our past and improving our future. They are truly a foundation upon which we can build a better tomorrow; and

            Whereas, This invaluable group of citizens is being honored and admired for their many contributions to the state of Michigan. They have are an indispensable source of knowledge and inspiration; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body declare June 10, 2010, as the third annual Older Michiganians Day. It is our hope that on this day all Michiganians will honor the older citizens in their lives and recognize the many contributions they have made to Michigan communities; and be it further

            Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the 2010 Older Michiganians Day Steering Committee.