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This resolution declares April 13-20, 2025, as Holy Week in Michigan, offering support and recognition to Christians during this significant religious period. The resolution provides context about Holy Week, explaining it as a time when Christians commemorate the final week of Jesus Christ's earthly ministry, including his entry into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday), betrayal (Maundy Thursday), crucifixion (Good Friday), and resurrection (Easter Sunday). The document highlights that Christians worldwide have observed this week for nearly two thousand years, traditionally marking the period with Bible study, prayer, and church services. The resolution emphasizes the spiritual significance of Easter Sunday as the pinnacle of the Christian calendar, where believers celebrate Jesus's triumph over death, often greeting each other with the traditional exclamation "He is Risen!" followed by the response "He is Risen indeed!" By passing this resolution, the Michigan House of Representatives aims to formally recognize the religious and cultural importance of Holy Week and extend best wishes to Christians in Michigan, the United States, and around the world.

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HR-0061