Bill > HR0213

This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, a 729-foot Great Lakes freighter that tragically sank on November 10, 1975, resulting in the loss of all twenty-nine crew members during a fierce storm on Lake Superior. The resolution honors the crew's sacrifice and highlights the vessel's significance in maritime history, noting that the Edmund Fitzgerald was one of the largest and most famous ships of its time. It recognizes the profound impact of the tragedy on the families, friends, maritime industry, and Great Lakes region, and emphasizes how the event underscored the dangers faced by maritime workers. The resolution calls for citizens, organizations, and institutions to observe the anniversary through remembrance and education, referencing the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum and the famous Gordon Lightfoot song as important cultural memorials. Furthermore, it encourages the widespread distribution of the resolution and its public reading at commemorative events, ensuring that the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald and its crew continues to be remembered and honored by future generations.

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HR-0213