Bill Text: MI HR0357 | 2019-2020 | 100th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution of tribute for the Honorable John Chirkun.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2020-12-16 - Adopted [HR0357 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2019-HR0357-Enrolled.html
house Resolution No.357
The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership, offered the following resolution:
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable John Chirkun.
Whereas, It is with great appreciation that we thank Representative John Chirkun as his service with the Michigan House of Representatives comes to a close. Representative Chirkun was first elected to this legislative body in 2014 to represent the people of the Twenty-second District, comprising the city of Roseville and part of the city of Warren. For the past six years, he has served his district and all of Michigan with integrity and honor; and
Whereas, John Chirkun brought a wealth of experience to Lansing, including time as a city council member and mayor of the city of Roseville, almost 30 years with the Wayne County Sheriff's Department, and service in the United States Air Force. He is also a graduate of the State Police Instructor's School and the Wayne County Police Academy. His experiences and education have provided him with a real-world perspective on a number of issues — including public safety, local revenue sharing, and taxes — to the benefit of his constituents and all the people of Michigan; and
Whereas, With a focus on improving roads, local government financing, and the needs of his constituents, Representative Chirkun was a valuable member of several House committees. He served as minority vice chair of the Regulatory Reform and Transportation and Infrastructure committees. He also served on the Communications and Technology; Financial Liability Reform; Military, Veterans, and Homeland Security; and Oversight committees. He introduced and supported multiple bills concerning labor, consumer protection, and trade. Additionally, each session he sponsored a resolution declaring May as Foster Care Awareness Month to highlight the needs of foster children in our state; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable John Chirkun for his notable contributions to this legislative body and to our state; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Chirkun as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.
