Bill Text: MI HR0371 | 2019-2020 | 100th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Lee Chatfield, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2020-12-21 - Adopted [HR0371 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2019-HR0371-Introduced.html
house Resolution No.371
Rep. Wentworth offered the following resolution:
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Lee Chatfield, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Whereas, It is most appropriate and fitting that the members of this legislative body salute the Honorable Lee Chatfield as he completes his service as a member of the House of Representatives. For six years, he has ensured the people of the One Hundred-Seventh District - bridging the Lower and Upper Peninsulas - have had a strong voice at the Capitol, while also serving as a steady and principled leader for all Michigan residents over the last two years; and
Whereas, Born and raised in northern Michigan, Lee Chatfield earned his bachelor's degree in history education from Northland International University and a master's degree in public policy from Liberty University. Prior to his election to the House of Representatives in 2014, he worked as a high school teacher, coach, and athletic director at his alma mater, Northern Michigan Christian Academy; and
Whereas, Speaker Chatfield has been a consistent champion for personal and religious freedom, transparency, and limited government throughout his legislative service. As chair of the Local Government, Government Operations, and Michigan Competitiveness committees and as a member of the Education, Health Policy, and Tax Policy committees, he has successfully sponsored bills that eliminated driver responsibility fees and restricted occupational licensing requirements. At the same time, he has worked in many other areas to protect states' and individual rights and the interests of his constituents. During the 2017-2018 legislative session, he served as Speaker Pro Tempore and was chosen by his peers to lead this chamber throughout 2019-2020 as Speaker of the House, becoming the youngest Speaker in over a century; and
Whereas, As Speaker of the House of Representatives, Lee Chatfield has continued his work to ensure government serves the people and respects their rights. Under his stewardship, this legislative body has successfully made major reforms to car insurance rates, the criminal justice system, and civil asset forfeiture. In unprecedented times, he has successfully fought for the role of the legislative branch as Michigan's lawmaking body and the voice of the people; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Lee Chatfield, Speaker of the House of Representatives, 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 Speaker Chatfield as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.
