SR 5 — A resolution to recognize January 2025 as Muslim American Heritage Month.

SR-5,MICHIGAN As Adopted by Senate, January 30, 2025 SENATE RESOLUTIONSenate NO.Resolution No.

5 SenatorOffered by Senators Camilleri, Chang, Moss and Santana offeredRESOLUTION theTO followingRECOGNIZE resolution:JANUARY 2025 AS MUSLIM AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH WHEREAS, Michigan is home to a diverse population of Michiganders who contribute to its cultural, economic, and social vibrancy, including its Muslim American residents;

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and Whereas,WHEREAS, The designation of January as Muslim American communitiesHeritage inMonth Michiganprovides reflectan aopportunity richto tapestryhonor ofthe culturalachievements, heritage,resilience, includingand peoplecontributions of Arab,Muslim AsianAmericans Americanwhile andfostering Pacificgreater Islander,understanding African, and otherappreciation ancestries,for making Muslims the mostcultural ethnicallydiversity diversethat faithstrengthens community;Michigan;

andnow, Whereas,therefore, Michigan’sbe Muslimit AmericansRESOLVED areBY leadersTHE inSENATE, promotingThat interfaiththe understanding,members civicof engagement,this andlegislative communitybody service,recognize contributingJanuary to2025 aas moreMuslim inclusiveAmerican andHeritage equitableMonth. society;

and Whereas, The designation of January as Muslim American Heritage Month provides an opportunity to honor the achievements, resilience, and contributions of Muslim Americans while fostering greater understanding and appreciation for the cultural diversity that strengthens Michigan;

now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize January 2025 as Muslim American Heritage Month.

MuslimAdopted Americanby Heritage_SR5_AA_1the 6v34r0Senate, January 30, 2025.

Secretary of the Senate