MICHIGAN SENATE
Senate Resolution No. 30
Offered by Senators Lindsey and Bayer
A RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE APRIL 15-22, 2023,
AS INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY WEEK
WHEREAS, Michigan was the first state in the Union to initiate
Dark Sky Preserves; and
WHEREAS, There are nine dark sky preserves in Michigan, three of
which are internationally designated dark sky parks; and
WHEREAS, Our state is best known for three internationally designated
dark sky parks, Headlands International Sky Park in Mackinaw City,
Dr. T.K. Lawless Park in Vandalia, and Keweenaw Mountain Lodge in
Copper Harbor; and
WHEREAS, These parks are designated areas that allow for
thousands of astrotourists to see the true beauty of the Michigan night
sky, and to observe the wonder of meteorological events such as the
Northern Lights; and
WHEREAS, Astrotourism helps bring unique economic opportunities
into our state; and
WHEREAS, We aim to spread awareness about dark sky preserves
and the negative impact light pollution may have on them and on the
human population; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That the members of this legislative
body recognize April 15-22, 2023, as International Dark Sky Week; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That we continue to support the success of dark sky
parks across Michigan and show continued devotion to preserving
access to the night sky.
Adopted by the Senate, April 13, 2023.
Secretary of the Senate