RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING JULY 4, 2026, AS THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED STATES AND HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF GENESEE COUNTY TO THE NATION'S HISTORY, INDUSTRY, DEFENSE, AND PROSPERITY
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TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
WHEREAS, July 4, 2026, marks the 250th Anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States of America, a milestone known nationally as the Semi quincentennial, commemorating two and one-half centuries of liberty, self-government, and constitutional democracy; and
WHEREAS, the United States has grown from thirteen colonies into a nation of more than 340 million people whose prosperity, innovation, and freedom have inspired generations throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, the residents of Genesee County have contributed significantly to the growth and success of the United States through manufacturing, innovation, military service, education, labor leadership, public service, and community engagement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Flint became one of the most important centers of American manufacturing during the twentieth century and served as a cornerstone of the nation's automotive industry through the growth of General Motors and related industries; and
WHEREAS, during World War II, Flint-area manufacturing facilities were transformed into part of the nation's "Arsenal of Democracy," producing military vehicles, engines, weapons systems, and war materials essential to the Allied victory, while thousands of Genesee County residents served honorably in the Armed Forces in defense of freedom around the world; and
WHEREAS, workers in Flint helped shape the modern American labor movement through the historic Flint Sit-Down Strike of 1936-1937, a 44-day action that led to the recognition of the United Auto Workers and helped establish collective bargaining rig...
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