evidence_text: Rep. Coffia moved to substitute (H-1) the resolution as follows:
  
  Substitute for House Resolution No. 228.
  
  A resolution to declare December 15–21, 2025, as Michigan Farmers Suicide Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.
  
  Whereas, Michigan agriculture remains a backbone of the state’s economy and rural identity; and
  
  Whereas, Individuals working in farming, forestry, and fishing in Michigan had a suicide rate of 84.5 per 100,000 workers in 2023, compared to the overall statewide suicide rate of 14.9 per 100,000 residents; and
  
  Whereas, In 2023 alone, eleven people working in farming, forestry, or fishing died by suicide in Michigan; and
  
  Whereas, Economic pressures are intense: in 2023 only 46% of Michigan’s 44,000 farms reported a net positive income; and
  
  Whereas, Rural isolation, unpredictable weather, fluctuating commodity markets, high debt loads, and the burden of preserving generational farms contribute to chronic stress, depression, and mental-health crises among farmers; and
  
  Whereas, Recognizing a dedicated awareness week would draw attention to the problem, reduce stigma, mobilize communities, and encourage legislative and agency action to restore mental health support for farm families; now, therefore, be it
  
  Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare December 15–21, 2025, as Michigan Farmers Suicide Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.
  
  The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.