house resolution no.141

Reps. Jones, Aiyash, Tyrone Carter, Ellison, Garza, Haadsma, Morse, Rogers, Sneller and Weiss offered the following resolution:

A resolution to declare July 19, 2021, as Urban Beekeeping Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, DetroitHives.org, a Michigan based 501(c)3 non-profit organization has declared the 19th of July of each year as National Urban Beekeeping Day; and

Whereas, This day is established to create awareness and support for urban beekeepers living in our communities and to inform residents of urban beekeeping events and activities throughout the United States; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare July 19, 2021, as Urban Beekeeping Day in the state of Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to DetroitHives.org in recognition of all Michigan urban beekeepers.