Reps. Rendon, Denby, Heise, Howrylak, O'Brien and Slavens offered the following resolution:

            House Resolution No. 121.  

            A resolution to declare May 3, 2013, as Stand4Change Day in the state of Michigan.

            Whereas, According to the U.S. Department of Justice, a child is bullied every seven minutes; and

            Whereas, One in seven students is either a bully or a victim of bullying; and

            Whereas, According to the National Association of School Psychologists, 160,000 students stay home from school every day for fear of bullying; and

            Whereas, Teen suicides are on the rise and bullying is often cited as a contributing factor in these tragic situations; and

            Whereas, Millions of students and teachers across North America will stand for change on May 3, 2013, at 12:00 p.m. to let the world know that they will no longer tolerate bullying in their schools and communities; and

            Whereas, By joining in this movement the Michigan Legislature can demonstrate its commitment to improving the lives of young people everywhere and help to save lives in the process; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 3, 2013, as Stand4 Change Day in the state of Michigan.