Rep. Tlaib offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 60. 

A resolution to declare April 2011 as Arab-American Heritage Month in the state of Michigan.

            Whereas, The legislature recognizes the tremendous contributions that the Arab-American community of Michigan has made throughout the entire state; and

            Whereas, Since the early 1900's, several different populations and groups from Arab countries have migrated to and flourished in this state; and

            Whereas, Michigan is home to the highest concentration of Arab-Americans in the United States; and

            Whereas, The Arab-American community of southeastern Michigan is known for its diversity, institutional leadership, and cultural outreach and is widely considered a center of Arab-American culture in the United States; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 2011 as Arab-American Heritage Month in the state of Michigan; and be it further

            Resolved, That we recognize the great contribution to science, academics, medicine, education, business, and social justice that the Arab-American community of Michigan has made throughout the entire state.