2007 Senate Bill 84 / 2008 Public Act 409

Name M-55 "Gold Star Mothers Memorial Highway"

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 25, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Michelle McManus (R-35)

To name Highway M-55 where it begins in Manistee County to the intersection with US-131 in Cadillac the "Gold Star Mothers Memorial Highway." Mothers of fallen servicemen been have known as Gold Star Mothers since a service flag displaying that symbol was authorized in their honor in World War 1.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

June 13, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 14, 2007

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises the details of the section of road to be renamed.

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 19, 2007

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To name Highway M-55 where it begins in Manistee County to the intersection with M-115 in Wexford County the "Gold Star Mothers Memorial Highway." Mothers of fallen servicemen have been known as Gold Star Mothers since a service flag displaying that symbol was authorized in their honor in World War 1.

Received in the House

June 19, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Sept. 25, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 18, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

To name Highway M-55 where it begins in Manistee County to the intersection with M-115 in Wexford County the "Gold Star Mothers Memorial Highway." Mothers of fallen servicemen have been known as Gold Star Mothers since a service flag displaying that symbol was authorized in their honor in World War 1.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 18, 2008

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008