Bill Text: MI HR0180 | 2021-2022 | 101st Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Andrea Schroeder, member of the House of Representatives.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-10-07 - Adopted By Unanimous Standing Vote [HR0180 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2021-HR0180-Enrolled.html
house resolution no.180
The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership, offered the following resolution:
Whereas, The members of this legislative body were shaken and saddened to learn of the passing of their colleague and friend, Representative Andrea Schroeder. A tireless advocate for children and all residents of the Forty-third District, Representative Schroeder was passionate about public service and helping others to her last day. Her courage, candor, compassion, sharp sense of humor, and fun-loving nature will be greatly missed; and
Whereas, Andrea Schroeder was born in Detroit and raised in Farmington Hills. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in child studies and early childhood education from Miami University in Ohio. She also served as a pre-K and kindergarten teacher and continued her devotion and dedication to young people in countless ways, including several roles with schools and Parent-Teacher Associations. She was a successful businesswoman, served as an Independence Township trustee, and volunteered for her community with the Clarkston Area Optimist Club and several other organizations; and
Whereas, Although Representative Schroeder's time in Lansing was sadly cut short, her legacy will be long-lasting both inside and outside the Capitol. She continued to selflessly serve others and put their needs before her own throughout her courageous fight with cancer. She served on several committees during her time in the House, and took on the role of Majority Whip this year, helping her colleagues succeed and improve the Legislature's process; and
Whereas, Andrea Schroeder had a sincere desire to protect and provide for young people. She worked to improve the government systems that help guard vulnerable children, promoting legislation to increase the efficiency of the Children's Ombudsman Office. She advocated for the well-being of young people, supporting accessibility of mental health resources for older students and successfully sponsoring the inclusion of the suicide prevention hotline on student ID cards; and
Whereas, Andrea Schroeder was also a loving wife and adoring mother. Her family was her pride and joy. We offer our deepest condolences to her husband Mark and children Maggie, Luke, and Grace. May they take comfort in knowing that she made this legislative body and our state a better place; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our highest tribute to honor the memory of Andrea Schroeder, a member of this legislative body from 2019 to 2021; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Schroeder family as evidence of our lasting esteem for her memory.
