SR-133, As Adopted by Senate, June 20, 2024
SENATE RESOLUTION NO.133
Senators Cavanagh, Shink, Klinefelt, McCann, Geiss, Chang,
McMorrow, Bayer and Santana offered the following resolution:
1 A resolution to recognize June 23-29, 2024, as Grassroots
2 Week.
3 Whereas, Grassroots Week is a week to appreciate, highlight,
4 and honor precinct delegates and grassroots leaders throughout the
5 state of Michigan; and
6 Whereas, A healthy democracy requires participation from every
7 person; and
8 Whereas, The term “grassroots” refers to movements which
9 mobilize masses to participate in politics; and
10 Whereas, Grassroots movements are often organized by everyday
11 people rather than elected leaders; and
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1 Whereas, Precinct delegates represent the smallest level of
2 organization in our districting system; and
3 Whereas, These delegates must be residents of their precinct
4 and act as the link between their community and their elected
5 party; and
6 Whereas, Precinct delegates are often the principal organizers
7 of grassroots work in their neighborhoods, calling upon their
8 network of connections to move forward a worthy cause; and
9 Whereas, Delegates commit themselves to many important duties,
10 including registering their neighbors to vote and electing
11 candidates in party conventions, supporting the preferences of
12 their precinct; and
13 Whereas, Precinct delegates and grassroots organizers deserve
14 recognition for their sacrifice of time, energy, and passion, all
15 of which are essential for building participation in our democracy;
16 now, therefore, be it
17 Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative
18 body recognize June 23-29, 2024, as Grassroots Week. We salute the
19 service of precinct delegates and grassroots leaders across the
20 state; and be it further
21 Resolved, That we encourage every Michigan resident to express
22 their gratitude for precinct delegates’ active engagement in our
23 democratic process.