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Committee approves resolution to designate May as Chaldean American Heritage Month; bill reported with recommendation
Summary
A representative presented House Bill 4303 to designate May as "Chaldean American Month" in Michigan; the Government Operations Committee voted unanimously to report the bill with recommendation after brief testimony and one written card of support.
A representative presented House Bill 4303 to the House Government Operations Committee, asking lawmakers to designate May each year as Chaldean American Month in Michigan.
The sponsor described the Chaldean American community as a longstanding part of Southeast Michigan, noting concentrations in Macomb and Oakland counties and citing cultural, economic and civic contributions. The sponsor said Chaldean Americans trace cultural roots to ancient Mesopotamia, that Syriac (a dialect of Aramaic) is the community language, and that local Chaldean entrepreneurs contribute substantially to the state economy. The sponsor asked for committee support.
Committee members asked one question about why the month of May was selected; the sponsor said the community requested May as the month most appropriate for recognition. A written card in support from Martin Manna of the Chaldean Chamber of Commerce was entered into the record; Manna did not wish to speak.
Committee action: Vice Chair Harris moved to report House Bill 4303 with recommendation and the committee voted to report the bill (5‑0). The clerk recorded the roll call as unanimous in favor.
The committee approved the bill with a favorable recommendation and the matter will proceed through the legislative process.
