SR 46 — A resolution to recognize May 14, 2025, as Michigan Rail Day.

SR-46,MICHIGAN As Adopted by Senate, May 14, 2025 SENATE RESOLUTIONSenate NO.Resolution No.

46 Offered by Senators Victory, McCann, Cherry, McBroom, Hertel, Shink, Lauwers, Chang, Anthony, Damoose, Bellino, Huizenga, Bumstead, Daley and Santana offeredA RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MAY 14, 2025, AS MICHIGAN RAIL DAY WHEREAS, National Rail Day is celebrated in May to commemorate the followingcompletion resolution:of America’s first transcontinental railroad on May 11, 1869;

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and Whereas, The railroad industry partners with law enforcement, fire departments, 911 call centers, emergency management directors and others to promote a blue safety sign, also known as the Emergency Notification Sign (ENS), which is located at every rail crossing;

and Whereas, Railroads offer the safety tool, AskRail app, to Michigan’s fire and police leadership.

and Whereas,WHEREAS, Moving freight by rail prevents 6.97 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions, the equivalent of planting 105.6 million trees;

and Whereas,WHEREAS, Railroads help preserve infrastructure and aid in cutting congestion;

and Whereas,WHEREAS, Freight railroads take 4.7 million truckloads off Michigan roads annually;

and Whereas,WHEREAS, From the auto industry and other manufacturers to mining and agriculture, Michigan’s productive freight rail network provides key connections to keep our state’s economy vibrant;

now, therefore, be it ResolvedRESOLVED byBY theTHE Senate,SENATE, That the members of this legislative body recognize May 14, 2025, as Michigan Rail Day;

and be it further Resolved,RESOLVED, That we recognize and celebrate the pivotal role Michigan Rail Day_SR46_AA_1 nfaezh that a robust freight railroad and passenger system is to the residents of the Great Lakes State.

MichiganAdopted Railby Day_SR46_AA_1the nfaezhSenate, May 14, 2025.

Secretary of the Senate