House Resolution No. [insert number] commemorates the 50th anniversary of the tragic sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, which occurred on November 10, 2025, in Lake Superior, resulting in the loss of all twenty-nine crew members. The resolution honors the legacy of the ship, one of the largest and most renowned Great Lakes freighters, and acknowledges the courage and professionalism of its crew, led by Captain Ernest M. McSorley. The sinking not only impacted the families and communities of the crew but also highlighted the inherent dangers of maritime work on the Great Lakes, emphasizing the need for improved safety measures and technology.

The resolution encourages citizens, organizations, and institutions, especially those in the Great Lakes region, to observe this significant anniversary through remembrance, education, and reflection. It calls for the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald and its crew to be preserved for future generations, and it requests that the resolution be widely distributed and read at commemorative events. This initiative aims to ensure that the memory of the vessel and its crew continues to be honored and remembered.