Bill > HR0208

This resolution declares November 7, 2025, as Victims of Communism Day in Michigan, commemorating the anniversary of the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution and recognizing the extensive human suffering caused by communist regimes throughout the 20th century. The resolution highlights the estimated 100 million lives lost across various communist countries, including 20 million in the Soviet Union, 65 million in China, and smaller numbers in North Korea, Cambodia, Vietnam, and other nations. By referencing The Black Book of Communism, the resolution emphasizes that these numbers represent individual human beings who were denied basic rights and dignity. The resolution also acknowledges Michigan's unique connection to this history, noting that thousands of state residents and their families have fled communist oppression from countries like Poland, Ukraine, Vietnam, and Cuba. The document encourages Michigan residents to observe the day through ceremonies and educational activities that honor the victims of communist regimes and reaffirm the state's commitment to human freedom and constitutional liberty, serving as a reminder of the dangers of totalitarian ideologies.

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HR-0208