Bill Text: MI HR0054 | 2021-2022 | 101st Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Wilbur V. Brotherton, former member of the Michigan House of Representatives.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-03-17 - Adopted By Unanimous Standing Vote [HR0054 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2021-HR0054-Enrolled.html
house Resolution No.54
The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership, offered the following resolution:
Whereas, It is with great sorrow that the members of the House of Representatives learned about the passing of Wilbur V. "Sandy" Brotherton. He will be remembered as a dedicated public servant and champion for the residents of Oakland County and all of Michigan; and
Whereas, Wilbur Brotherton was born and educated in Chicago. While attending Northwestern University, he was drafted into the Army Air Corps, serving as a First Lieutenant during World War II in the European Theatre. As a navigator in the war, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with three Oak Clusters, and a Presidential Citation; and
Whereas, After the war, he was employed as an executive for the former Packard and Chrysler corporations. His public service career included 14 years on the Farmington City Council and 7 years as the mayor of Farmington. He also served as an Oakland County commissioner for 2 years; and
Whereas, In 1974, Wilbur Brotherton was elected to his first of 7 terms with the House of Representatives. He represented the Sixty-fourth District and later the Sixty-ninth District, both encompassing part of Oakland County. Representative Brotherton brought his local government, business, and military experience to Lansing, serving on the City Government, Civil Rights, Economic Development and Energy, Military and Veterans' Affairs, Public Health, Public Utilities, Taxation, Tourism and Recreation, and Urban Affairs committees. He introduced numerous bills addressing health care, crime, and economic development, among other issues; and
Whereas, Wilbur Brotherton worked hard for his constituents and community and was admired by his family, friends, and colleagues. Upon his passing, we offer our condolences to his loved ones. Wilbur Brotherton's contributions to this chamber and our state will be remembered; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our highest tribute to honor the memory of Wilbur V. Brotherton, a member of the House of Representatives from 1975 to 1988; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Brotherton family as evidence of our lasting esteem for his memory.
