SR 71 — A resolution to recognize September 21, 2025, as Maltese American Heritage Day.

SR-71,MICHIGAN As Adopted by Senate, September 18, 2025 SENATE RESOLUTIONSenate NO.Resolution No.

71 Offered by Senator Camilleri offeredA RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE SEPTEMBER 21, 2025, AS MALTESE AMERICAN HERITAGE DAY WHEREAS, Malta is a country in the followingcentral resolution:Mediterranean Sea with a rich and unique history dating back thousands of years;

Aand resolutionWHEREAS, Because of its strategic location, this archipelago of six islands has been a naval asset for centuries and was also instrumental in World War II.After coming under siege by Axis Powers, the ensuing Allied offensive to recognizeregain Septemberthe 21,island 2025,was assuccessful Malteseand Americaninstrumental Heritagein Day.the following North African campaign;

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and Whereas,WHEREAS, Among other unique attributes, Malta wouldboasts eventuallythree gainUnited itsNations independenceEducational, fromScientific theand UnitedCultural KingdomOrganization on(UNESCO) Septemberheritage 21,sites, 1964delicious cuisine, world-renowned diving, and becameother arecreational republicopportunities on its stunning coastline, with some of the oldest freestanding structures in 1974;the world;

and Whereas,WHEREAS, Today,The MaltaUnited States is afortunate unitaryto multipartybe republic,home withto amore Maltesethan American38,000 Heritage_SR71_AA_1Maltese 59pvf8Americans. 1 parliament consisting of a unicameral House of Representatives;

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and Whereas,WHEREAS, TheBoth the state of Michigan and the United States isof fortunateAmerica tohave bebeen homeenriched toby morethe thancontributions 38,000of Maltese Americans.Americans in all facets of life, including the arts, sciences, business, education, and philanthropy;

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and Whereas,WHEREAS, Michiganders of Maltese descent, from the auto workers that helped build Michigan intoviews ancultural industrialdiversity powerhouse,as toa thestrength entrepreneursand whowelcomes opened restaurants that are still serving the Metroopportunity Detroitto communityhonor today,our havefellow employedMichiganders theof Maltese valuesdescent of creativity, perseverance, and relentless hard work to build a better future for their familieslasting and theexpanding communitiesimprint theyupon callour home;state;

andnow, Whereas,therefore, Bothbe theit stateRESOLVED ofBY MichiganTHE andSENATE, That the Unitedmembers States of Americathis havelegislative beenbody enrichedrecognize bySeptember the21, contributions2025, ofas Maltese AmericansAmerican inHeritage allDay. facets of life, including the arts, sciences, business, education, and philanthropy;

and Whereas, Maltese American residents are proudly served in Michigan by the Maltese American Benevolent Society in Detroit and the Maltese American Community Club in Dearborn;

and Maltese American Heritage_SR71_AA_1 59pvf8 Whereas, Michigan views cultural diversity as a strength and welcomes the opportunity to honor our fellow Michiganders of Maltese descent for their lasting and expanding imprint upon our state;

now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize September 21, 2025, as Maltese American Heritage Day.

MalteseAdopted Americanby Heritage_SR71_AA_1the 59pvf8Senate, September 18, 2025.

Secretary of the Senate