HR 229 — A resolution to recognize the Michigan Air Guard Historical Association on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.

229 Reps.A resolution to declare December 15-19, 2025, as Air National Guard Historical Association Week in the state of Michigan.

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and Whereas, The Association has provided educational programming partnered with schools, veterans’ organizations, and community groups, and recently expanded its reacheducational mission through the creation of a 50-by-80-foot Aviation Education Center, integrating STEAMSTEAM-based learning and connectinghands-on instruction to link the aircraft and airmen of the past towith the innovatorsinnovators, engineers, and public servants of tomorrow;the future;

and Whereas, The Selfridge Military Air Museum has earned widespread public recognition for excellence, havingincluding beenbeing voted Macomb’s Best Museum by the readers of theThe Macomb Daily, areflecting testament to its impactstrong andreputation, reputationcommunity withinimpact, theand community;volunteer-driven success;

and Whereas, Through the dedication of these efforts,members theand volunteers—many of whom are veterans and Michigan Air Guardsmen—the HR 229 Substitute (H-2) 25H_HR229_AA_1 07p5zf 1 Michigan Air Guard Historical AssociationAssociation, and itsAir dedicatedNational volunteersGuard Historical Associations throughout the state, have ensured that the stories, machines, and memories definingthat built the Air National Guard and define Michigan’s deep and enduring connection to aviation remainare alivepreserved for futuregenerations generations;yet to come;

now,and therefore,Whereas, beAir itNational ResolvedGuard byHistorical theAssociation HouseWeek ofserves Representatives,as Thatan opportunity to encourage Michiganders to learn about and reflect upon the membershistory, heritage, and service of thisthe legislativeMichigan bodyAir National Guard and to recognize the role that Air National Guard Historical Associations – particularly the Michigan Air Guard Historical Association on– theplay occasionin ofpreserving itsand 50thsharing anniversary.that legacy through education and historical stewardship;

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50thand, Anniversarybe ofit further Resolved, That we proudly recognize the Michigan Air Guard Historical Association 25H_HR0229_INTR_1for ayqueztheir unwavering commitment to education, historical preservation, community engagement, and honoring all who have served in defense of our nation, and acknowledge the service of Michigan Air Guardsmen as dedicated citizen-airmen who protect and serve both state and nation;

and be it further Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Adjutant General of Michigan, the Commanders of the 127th and 110th Wings, and the leadership of the Michigan Air Guard Historical Association as a token of our appreciation for their service and dedication.

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