MICHIGAN SENATE
Senate Resolution No. 58
Offered by Senators Bellino, Brinks, Chang,
Cherry, Lauwers and Shink
A RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE JUNE 10, 2023,
AS ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS DAY
WHEREAS, On June 10, 1935, Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith
first met, and what grew out of that meeting was Alcoholics
Anonymous; and
WHEREAS, Out of Alcoholics Anonymous, the 12-step program,
a set of spiritual guiding principles to assist in recovery from
alcoholism, was developed; and
WHEREAS, Alcoholics Anonymous has been a positive guide
for countless people over the world as they have battled the disease
of alcoholism; and
WHEREAS, Numerous people, both in America and worldwide,
are sober because of their experiences in Alcoholics Anonymous; and
WHEREAS, The 12-step program has been adopted by numerous
groups around the world to assist people struggling with other
addictions, such as narcotics, gambling, and overeating; and
WHEREAS, We stand in solidarity with our families, friends,
and neighbors struggling with alcoholism; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That the members of this
legislative body recognize June 10, 2023, as Alcoholics Anonymous
Day.
Adopted by the Senate, June 8, 2023.
Secretary of the Senate