Rep. LaVoy offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 392.
            A resolution to declare September 29-October 5, 2014, as French-Canadian Heritage Week in the state of Michigan.

            Whereas, French exploration in the Great Lakes region began with Étienne Brûlé in the early 17th century; and

            Whereas, During the subsequent century, Sault Ste. Marie, Michilimackinac, Détroit, St. Joseph, Monroe, St. Ignace, and other settlements formed the first French-Canadian communities west of Montreal; and

            Whereas, Communities such as Cheboygan, Muskegon, Alpena, Saginaw, Houghton, and Marquette saw a flourishing of French-Canadian culture during the 19th  century lumbering era; and

            Whereas, Today Michigan’s trade, tourism, and cultural ties to Canada, particularly to Ontario and Quebec, are a continuing and vital part of the French-Canadian story; and

            Whereas Today, over 150,000 Michigan residents claim French-Canadian heritage; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare September 29-October 5, 2014, as French-Canadian Heritage week in the state of Michigan; and be it further

            Resolved, That members of the House of Representatives join all of those of French-Canadian ancestry in celebrating their heritage and contributions to the state of Michigan on October 3, 2014.