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House adopts resolution declaring Oct. 28 Ohi Day
Summary
The House adopted House Resolution 198, introduced by Representative Skaggs, to declare Oct. 28, 2025, as Ohi Day in Michigan. The sponsor framed the resolution as honoring Greek resistance in World War II and recognizing Greek-American communities in the state; the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
Representative Jon Skaggs introduced House Resolution 198 to declare Oct. 28, 2025, Ohi Day in Michigan, honoring Greek resistance to Axis powers in World War II and recognizing Greek-American communities in the state.
Skaggs described the 1940 refusal of Greece to accept Mussolini’s ultimatum, recounted historical remarks by Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt, and asked colleagues to support the resolution. The clerk put the question and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
The sponsor invited leaders of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), District 10, who were guests on the floor; members of the delegation were acknowledged and welcomed.
The resolution is adopted and recorded in the House journal for Oct. 28, 2025.
