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This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald, a Great Lakes freighter that tragically sank on November 10, 1975, resulting in the loss of all 29 crew members. The resolution recognizes the Edmund Fitzgerald as the deadliest tragedy in Great Lakes shipping history and highlights how the incident led to significant improvements in maritime safety, including stronger regulations, enhanced ship design, and advanced weather monitoring. The Senate officially designates November 10, 2025, as "Edmund Fitzgerald Day" to honor the mariners who lost their lives, acknowledging their roles as fathers, sons, brothers, and friends who embodied the maritime heritage of Michigan. The resolution also commits to transmitting copies of the resolution to the families of the crew, maritime organizations, and museums dedicated to preserving Great Lakes history, ensuring that the memory of the ship and its crew will be remembered as a testament to the courage and sacrifice of maritime workers.

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SR-0084