The House Resolution No. [insert number] proposes to officially declare April 13-20, 2025, as Holy Week in the state of Michigan. This resolution aims to extend best wishes to Christians both within Michigan and globally, encouraging a joyous and meaningful observance of Holy Week, which culminates in Easter Sunday. The resolution highlights the significance of this week as a time for Christians to reflect on the life, suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, marking nearly two thousand years of tradition and faith.
Throughout Holy Week, Christians commemorate key events such as Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, his betrayal on Maundy Thursday, his crucifixion on Good Friday, and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. The resolution emphasizes the importance of this period for prayer, Bible study, and church attendance, particularly on Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday, which is regarded as the pinnacle of the Christian calendar. By declaring this week as Holy Week, the resolution seeks to honor the religious observance and the enduring hope that Christians find in the resurrection of Jesus.