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This resolution declares October 23, 2025, as Detroit-Windsor Tunnel Day in Michigan, commemorating the historic underwater vehicular tunnel connecting Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario, which first opened on November 3, 1930. The resolution highlights the tunnel's significance as the world's first underwater tunnel connecting two sovereign nations, noting its origins through cross-border cooperation between Detroit and Windsor mayors in 1919. It emphasizes the tunnel's economic and cultural importance, pointing out that in 2023, over 3.7 million vehicles traversed the tunnel, supporting regional industries like auto parts, steel, agriculture, and medical services. The resolution also acknowledges the tunnel's substantial economic impact, supporting over 325 jobs and contributing approximately $595 million annually to Detroit's economy. Furthermore, the resolution celebrates the tunnel as a symbol of international partnership and collaboration between Michigan and Ontario, recognizing its role in facilitating movement of people, goods, and services between the two nations during its 95-year history.

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