MICHIGAN SENATE
Senate Resolution No. 127
Offered by Senators Bellino,
Cherry, Geiss, McCann, McMorrow and Wojno
A RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE JUNE 10, 2024,
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, 2024, as Alcoholics Anonymous Day.
Adopted by the Senate, June 5, 2024.
Secretary of the Senate