Senators O'Brien and Schuitmaker offered the following resolution:

            Senate Resolution No. 183.

A resolution to designate May 2016 as Honor and Remember Month.

Whereas, The freedom and security that citizens of the United States enjoy today are the direct result of the bloodshed and continued vigilance of the United States Armed Forces throughout the history of our great nation; and

Whereas, These sacrifices of the members of the United States Armed Forces and their family members have preserved the liberties that have enriched this nation, making it unique in the world community; and

Whereas, The Honor and Remember program seeks to reassure families of two things: The sacrifice of their loved one was not in vain, and the nation will not forget them; and

Whereas, Honor and Remember Month will place special emphasis on recognizing all generations of fallen military heroes; and

Whereas, It is the mission of the Honor and Remember organization to promote a nationally-recognized flag that encourages awareness and remembrance of all military lives lost in defense of our country; and

Whereas, This month will provide an opportunity for every citizen to learn about the cost of liberty and bring attention to the lives lost in securing our freedom; and

Whereas, May is nationally proclaimed as Honor and Remember Month for all of our fallen military, all generations, all causes of death, and all service branches; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body designate May 2016 as Honor and Remember Month in the state of Michigan.