House Resolution No. [insert number] proposes to declare April 19, 2025, as Patriots Day in Michigan, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the historic events in Lexington and Concord in 1775. This day marks the beginning of the American Revolutionary War, highlighted by the "shot heard around the world," which signified the colonists' resistance against British forces attempting to seize their munitions. The resolution emphasizes the importance of remembering the sacrifices made during the War for Independence, distinguishing Patriots Day from the more widely celebrated Independence Day on July 4th.

The resolution is supported by a group of representatives and notes that several other states, including Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, Maine, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, already observe April 19th as Patriots Day. It concludes by directing that a copy of the resolution be sent to the Michigan Society, Sons of the American Revolution, to further promote awareness and recognition of this significant historical event.