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This resolution declares April 2025 as Scottish-American Heritage Month in Michigan, recognizing the significant historical and cultural contributions of Scottish immigrants and their descendants. The resolution highlights key historical moments, including the 1320 Declaration of Arbroath, early Scottish immigration to North America during the colonial era, and the subsequent growth of the Scottish-American population in Michigan, which now numbers over 200,000 people. The document also acknowledges important Scottish cultural traditions like Tartan Day, explaining that tartan is a specific type of woven fabric with crossed horizontal and vertical bands, traditionally associated with Scottish kilts. The resolution references Michigan's rich Scottish heritage, including the oldest Scottish society in the United States, St. Andrew's Society of Detroit, founded in 1849, and the formation of the Scottish American Society of Michigan in 2009. By designating Scottish-American Heritage Month, the resolution aims to celebrate and preserve Scottish cultural history and contributions to the state of Michigan.

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HR-0056