SR 40 — A resolution to recognize May 1, 2025, as International Workers’ Day.

SR-40,MICHIGAN As Adopted by Senate, May 1, 2025 SENATE RESOLUTIONSenate NO.Resolution No.

40 Offered by Senator Camilleri offeredA theRESOLUTION followingTO resolution:RECOGNIZE MAY 1, 2025, AS INTERNATIONAL WORKERS’ DAY WHEREAS, May 1 is globally recognized as International Workers’ Day and is publicly celebrated in over 80 countries;

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now,Adopted therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize May 1, 2025,2025. as International Workers’ Day;

andSecretary beof it further Resolved, That we respect and highlight the contributionsSenate of Michigan’s workforce to our state and all of society.

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