SR 91 — A resolution to recognize January 2026 as Muslim American Heritage Month.

SR-91,MICHIGAN As Adopted by Senate, January 28, 2026 SENATE RESOLUTIONSenate NO.Resolution No.

91 Offered by Senators Camilleri, Cavanagh, Moss, Polehanki and Santana offeredA theRESOLUTION followingTO resolution:RECOGNIZE JANUARY 2026 AS MUSLIM AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH WHEREAS, Michigan is home to a diverse population that contributes 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 areBYTHE leadersSENATE,That inthe promotingmembers interfaithof understanding,this civiclegislative engagement,body andrecognize communityJanuary service,2026 contributingas toMuslim aAmerican moreHeritage inclusiveMonth. and equitable 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 2026 as Muslim American Heritage Month.

MAHM_SR91_AA_1Adopted kid1jhby the Senate, January 28, 2026.

Secretary of the Senate