MICHIGAN SENATE
Offered by Senators Cavanagh, McCann, Klinefelt, Bayer, Chang, Geiss, McMorrow and Shink
A RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE JUNE 23-29, 2023, AS GRASSROOTS WEEK
WHEREAS, Grassroots Week is a week to appreciate, highlight, and honor precinct delegates and grassroots leaders throughout the state of Michigan; and
WHEREAS, A healthy democracy requires participation from every person; and WHEREAS, The term “grassroots” refers to movements which mobilize masses
to participate in politics; and
WHEREAS, Grassroots movements are often organized by everyday people rather than elected leaders; and
WHEREAS, Precinct delegates represent the smallest level of organization in our districting system; and
WHEREAS, These delegates must be residents of their precinct and act as the link between their community and their elected party; and
WHEREAS, Precinct delegates are often the principal organizers of grassroots work in their neighborhoods, calling upon their network of connections to move forward a worthy cause; and
WHEREAS, Delegates commit themselves to many important duties, including registering their neighbors to vote and electing candidates in party conventions, supporting the preferences of their precinct; and
WHEREAS, Precinct delegates and grassroots organizers deserve recognition for their sacrifice of time, energy, and passion, all of which are essential for building participation in our democracy; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That the members of this legislative body recognize June 23-29, 2023, as Grassroots Week. We salute the service of precinct delegates and grassroots leaders across the state; and be it further
RESOLVED, That we encourage every Michigan resident to express their gratitude for precinct delegates’ active engagement in our democratic process.
Secretary of the Senate
Adopted by the Senate, June 22, 2023.