SR-132, As Adopted by Senate, January 20, 2016

            Senators Emmons, Schmidt, Proos, Pavlov, Booher, Green, Colbeck, Hansen, Jones, Marleau, Rocca, Horn, Knollenberg, Shirkey, O'Brien, Zorn, MacGregor, Warren, Gregory, Young, Smith, Hood, Nofs, Casperson, Stamas and Hune offered the following resolution:

            Senate Resolution No. 132.

            A resolution designating January 11, 2016, as Human Trafficking Awareness Day.

            Whereas, Human trafficking is a modern-day form of slavery involving the illegal trade of people for exploitation or commercial gain; and

            Whereas, Human trafficking is the fastest-growing crime in the world, second only to drug trafficking, according to the U.S. Department of State; and

            Whereas, The best estimates indicate that approximately $87 million per day is made off of sex-trafficking victims; and

            Whereas, Michigan was named the most improved state in 2015 for its laws addressing child sex trafficking, according to Shared Hope International; and

            Whereas, Michigan has gained national attention on both the state and federal levels and is now a model state after passing effective legislation in 2013-2014 to help combat human trafficking and strengthen victim rights; and

            Whereas, This legislative body encourages all Michiganders to use this day as an opportunity to educate themselves about human trafficking and be aware of how prevalent it is in our state; and

            Whereas, We support victims of human trafficking who have yet to escape or be liberated and offer the gravest concern for those who have had loved ones become victims to human trafficking; and

            Whereas, We commend the individuals who have been victims of trafficking and have survived to overcome the atrocity and continue to support all who have dedicated themselves to putting an end to human trafficking within Michigan; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate, That we join together in recognizing January 11, 2016, as Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Michigan.