Bill Text: MI SR0113 | 2021-2022 | 101st Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to urge President Joe Biden and the Congress of the United States to facilitate the resettlement of Ukrainian refugees and to urge Governor Gretchen Whitmer to assist in resettling refugees in Michigan.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-1)
Status: (Passed) 2022-03-02 - Adopted [SR0113 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2021-SR0113-Enrolled.html
senate resolution no.113
Senators Hollier, Barrett, Bayer, Chang, Geiss and Wojno offered the following resolution:
Whereas, On February 24, 2022, the Russian military launched a full-scale military assault on Ukraine. As troops invaded the country, Russia launched other military attacks, including bombing major Ukrainian cities; and
Whereas, As the Ukrainian military has valiantly defended their homeland, the fighting has created a humanitarian crisis among the country's civilians. Less than a week into the conflict, hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian refugees have fled to other countries. It has been estimated that this figure may climb to several million; and
Whereas, These Ukrainian refugees have numerous needs that must be met. Fleeing their homes, they need access to housing, education, healthcare, and other basic needs. Taking in and supporting the refugees is paramount to limiting the damage done by Russia's violence; and
Whereas, As a world leader in standing up against oppression, the United States has an obligation to commit itself to supporting Ukrainian refugees, including facilitating their resettlement. As Ukraine's neighbors may be overwhelmed by the scale of the crisis, the federal government should take action to ensure the refugees are able to be resettled in the United States; and
Whereas, Michigan must also do its part in addressing this global crisis. Our state must stand ready to do its part in supporting refugees fleeing wars of aggression; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we urge President Joe Biden and the Congress of the United States to facilitate the resettlement of Ukrainian refugees; and be it further
Resolved, That we urge Governor Gretchen Whitmer to assist in resettling some Ukrainian refugees in Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the President of the United States Senate, the members of the Michigan congressional delegation, and the Governor.
