House Resolution No. [insert number] proposes to officially designate March 21, 2025, as Abolitionist Day in the state of Michigan. This resolution honors the abolitionist movement, which emerged in the early 18th century with the goal of ending slavery in America and globally. It highlights the significant contributions of Laura Smith Haviland, a prominent figure in the movement, who dedicated her life to fighting injustice and promoting freedom, particularly in Michigan where she was actively involved in the anti-slavery cause and the underground railroad.

The resolution acknowledges Haviland's personal sacrifices and her relentless efforts to assist enslaved individuals, as well as her recognition in the National Abolition Hall of Fame in 2018 for her pivotal role in the anti-slavery movement. It emphasizes the importance of the abolitionist movement in advancing equality and justice in American history, and calls for a day of recognition to honor the legacy of those who fought for freedom and dignity for all.