House Resolution Recognizes 50th Anniversary of the JFK Assassination

Additional reporting by Daniel Lai.

A resolution to officially recognize the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination was adopted by the Michigan House of Representatives on Nov. 12.

State Rep. George T. Darany, D-Dearborn, introduced the resolution on Oct. 9 and it received strong bi-partisan support, his office reported.

Like many Americans, Rep. Darany can easily recall exactly where he was when he found out that JFK was shot.

“I was in second grade, and I remember the teachers coming into the classroom and telling us that something very terrible has happened to the president,” he said. “We didn't find out that Kennedy was killed until we got home. It was a pretty sad day in the household. I remember my mom crying and everyone gathering around the TV very depressed. 

The resolution was adopted to commemorate JFK’s legacy and commend him for his support and commitment of space exploration, his establishment of the Peace Corps, his work advocating for civil rights, and his leadership during the Cuban missile crisis of 1962, the report said.

The resolution also recognizes Kennedy for his numerous awards and for his work on programs and legislation that inspired and benefited the country.

"It was an honor to introduce House Resolution 240 and I truly appreciate the support of my colleagues in the Michigan House of Representatives," Darany said in a statement. "Without a doubt, John F. Kennedy was one of America's most beloved presidents and it is so important that we pause to pay tribute to his life and legacy."