2012 Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 435 — SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS
Act 28 of 1997 — MRS. ROSA L. PARKS DAY (435.111 - 435.111)
Section 435.111 — Mrs. Rosa L. Parks day.

Sec. 1.

(1) The legislature recognizes the outstanding contributions to American life, history, and culture made by Mrs. Rosa L. Parks, a woman of great courage, vision, love, and faith, who for decades has resided in our great state and continues to serve the state of Michigan and her country by actively laboring to achieve equality for all. In commemoration of the significant role Mrs. Rosa L. Parks has played in the history of the state of Michigan and the nation, the legislature declares that the first Monday following February 4 of each year shall be known as Mrs. Rosa L. Parks day .

(2) The legislature encourages individuals, educational institutions, and social, community, religious, labor, and business organizations to pause on Mrs. Rosa L. Parks day and reflect upon the significance of Mrs. Rosa L. Parks's love and important contributions to the history of the state of Michigan and to the history of this great nation.

History: 1997, Act 28, Imd. Eff. June 18, 1997