House Resolution No. [insert number] proposes to declare April 2025 as Handwriting Month in Michigan. The resolution emphasizes the importance of handwriting as a fundamental aspect of American culture and education, highlighting a 2024 study that indicates writing by hand enhances brain connectivity and memory, particularly in school-age children. It advocates for the inclusion of handwriting education in schools to improve literacy skills, academic performance, and to preserve a vital form of written communication for future generations.

The resolution also points out the cognitive benefits of learning cursive writing, which aids in fine motor skill development and reading comprehension. It underscores the practical necessity of being able to write a cursive signature for various legal documents and references the historical significance of handwriting in American history, particularly through figures like John Hancock. The resolution calls for a collective recognition of the value of handwriting in civic life and encourages support for children's ability to engage in research, reading, and writing.