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Senate adopts resolution recognizing April 29, 2025 as End Jew Hatred Day
Summary
The Michigan Senate adopted Senate Resolution 34 recognizing April 29, 2025 as End Jew Hatred Day. Senator Theis spoke in support, condemning antisemitism and urging unity in opposing discrimination.
The Michigan Senate adopted Senate Resolution 34 on Wednesday to recognize April 29, 2025 as End Jew Hatred Day in the state.
Senator Theis spoke in support of the resolution on the floor, citing a long history of persecution of Jewish people and saying the resolution “is a declaration that we as representatives of the people of Michigan unequivocally condemn Jew hatred in all its forms.” She urged colleagues to “stand resolute against discrimination and persecution.”
Theis said antisemitism has surged in recent years and has appeared “in workplaces, on school campuses, and in public spaces,” and described the resolution as an affirmation of the Senate’s commitment to combating that trend. The resolution was offered without amendments pending, and after the spoken remarks the chamber adopted the resolution by voice vote; the chair declared the resolution adopted.
Following adoption, Senator Theis introduced guests from the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor and guests identified as officers of the Israeli Defense Forces, who were welcomed from the gallery.
The resolution does not appear in the transcript to include a recorded roll-call vote; the chamber adopted it following floor discussion and a voice vote.
