SR 99 — A resolution to recognize the 150th anniversary of the first telephone call.

SR-99,2026-SER-0099MICHIGAN AsSENATESenate AdoptedResolution byNo. Senate, March 11, 2026 SENATE RESOLUTION NO.

9999Offered by Senator HertelHertelA offeredRESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST TELEPHONE CALLWHEREAS, On March 10, 2026, the followingUnited resolution:States celebrates the 150th anniversary of the first successful telephone call, a breakthrough that transformed how people communicate and connect;

AandWHEREAS, resolutionInventor toAlexander recognizeGraham Bell placed the 150thhistoric anniversaryfirst oftelephone call to his assistant, Thomas Watson, on March 10, 1876, demonstrating that the firsthuman telephonevoice call.could be transmitted over a wire;

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now,and therefore, be it ResolvedfurtherRESOLVED, by the Senate, That thea memberscopy of this legislativeresolution bodybe recognizetransmitted theto 150thAT&T anniversaryas a symbol of therecognition firstfor telephonethis callhistoric milestone and of appreciation for the lastingprofound impact thisthe inventioncompany has had onin society;building and evolving the nation’s communications technologies.Adopted by the Senate, March 11, 2026.Secretary of the Senate

and be it further Resolved, That we honor the generations of innovators, engineers, and workers whose contributions have advanced communications technology and expanded opportunity for people across the world, including Michigan;

and be it further Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to AT&T as a symbol of recognition for this historic milestone and of appreciation for the profound impact the company has had in First Phone Call_SR99_AA_1 1kmt9h building and evolving the nation’s communications technologies.

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