evidence_text: Rep. Paiz moved to substitute (H-1) the resolution as follows:
  
  Substitute for House Resolution No. 93.
  
  A resolution to discourage all public bodies in the state of Michigan from adopting the term “Gulf of America” in place of “Gulf of Mexico” in all official communications, publications, and references, and to call upon the Governor, the Secretary of State, and the heads of all other state departments and agencies to, in collaboration with the Legislature, take immediate steps to address more pressing issues.
  
  Whereas, The terms used in official government documents reflect our identity, priorities, and shared values. Public bodies, including departments, boards, commissions, offices, agencies, and other units of state government, have an obligation to serve the public interest and reflect the values of the people they represent; and
  
  Whereas, The term “Gulf of Mexico” has historically been used to describe the ocean basin along the southeastern coast of the United States; and
  
  Whereas, The state of Michigan should not begin using the name “Gulf of America” rather than the name “Gulf of Mexico” unless and until Congress officially acts to mandate such a change; and
  
  Whereas, Legislative efforts to rename the “Gulf of Mexico” as the “Gulf of America” distract the members of this body from more serious concerns; now, therefore, be it
  
  Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we discourage all public bodies in the state of Michigan – including departments, boards, commissions, offices, agencies, and other governmental units – from adopting the term “Gulf of America” in place of “Gulf of Mexico” in all official communications, publications, and references; and be it further
  
  Resolved, That we call upon the Governor, the Secretary of State, and the heads of all other state departments and agencies to, in collaboration with the Legislature, take immediate steps to address the real issues facing Michiganders like protecting Michigan workers in the workplace, lowering the price of groceries, protecting access to health care and affordable medicine, improving birth outcomes, protecting retirement and Social Security benefits for Michigan’s seniors, making housing more affordable, and other more pressing issues; and be it further
  
  Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor, the Secretary of State, and the director of each other state department for immediate consideration and action.
  
  The motion did not prevail and the substitute (H-1) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.