SR 116 — A resolution to recognize May 1, 2026, as International Workers’ Day.

SR-116,MICHIGAN As Adopted by Senate, April 30, 2026 SENATE RESOLUTIONSenate NO.Resolution No.

116 Offered by Senators Camilleri, Cherry, Singh, Cavanagh, Hertel, Polehanki, McCann, Santana, McMorrow, Shink, Geiss, Klinefelt, Brinks, Moss, Wojno, Irwin, Chang, Bayer and Anthony offeredA theRESOLUTION followingTO resolution:RECOGNIZE MAY 1,2026 , 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, ThatApril the30, members2026. of this legislative body recognize May 1, 2026, 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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