House Resolution No. [insert number] commemorates April 29, 2026, as the 85th anniversary of the International Peace Memorial located on Belle Isle in Detroit, Michigan. This memorial serves as a lasting symbol of peace and friendship between the United States and Canada, highlighting the historical significance of their longstanding peaceful relationship. Constructed by the Monument Builders of America during their convention in Detroit, the memorial represents the shared values and cooperation between the two nations, which are connected by a border exceeding 5,500 miles.

The resolution emphasizes the benefits that the people of Michigan, particularly those in the Detroit area, derive from this international relationship through cultural exchange, commerce, and regional collaboration. It calls upon the members of the Michigan House of Representatives to honor the enduring symbolism of the International Peace Memorial and its role in promoting peaceful international relationships. Additionally, copies of the resolution will be transmitted to appropriate officials as a gesture of esteem from the House.