senate Resolution No.136
Senator Santana offered the following resolution:
Whereas, The Confederate flag is a symbol of immense hatred which seeks to celebrate the most disgraceful aspects of our nation's history. The flag was first used as a banner and emblem for those who fought to maintain a system where humans were owned by other humans — a system of slavery. In the year's after the Civil War, the flag was - and continues to be - used to intimidate, harass, and terrorize black people and their communities; and
Whereas, Displaying a Confederate flag is a direct affront to the one in seven Michiganders who are of African descent and has no place on state property. The Confederate flag is a symbol of white supremacy that dishonors the memory of the brave Michiganders who fought and died to end slavery and who have continued to make sacrifices for civil rights in the century and a half since; and
Whereas, There is no law prohibiting the display of the Confederate flag on state property. The Governor, through the executive power vested in her by the state constitution, should make clear that this symbol of hatred and oppression has no place in this state by directing that no properties under the control of the state of Michigan may display the Confederate flag; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we urge the Governor to ban the display of the Confederate flag on state properties, including the state Capitol; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor.