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This resolution officially designates April 19, 2025, as Patriots' Day in Michigan, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord during the American Revolutionary War. The resolution highlights the historical significance of April 19, 1775, when British troops marched on the towns of Lexington and Concord in an attempt to seize local militia weapons, resulting in the famous "shot heard around the world" and the subsequent defeat of British troops. Noting that several other states already observe Patriots' Day, the resolution emphasizes the importance of remembering the War for Independence and the sacrifices made during the eight-year struggle for American independence. The resolution not only declares the commemorative day but also directs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Society, Sons of the American Revolution, a historical organization dedicated to preserving the memory of Revolutionary War patriots.

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HR-0064