Bill Text: MI HR0390 | 2015-2016 | 98th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Phil Potvin.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2016-12-08 - Adopted [HR0390 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2015-HR0390-Introduced.html
The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 390.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Phil Potvin.
Whereas, It is with great admiration for his commitment to the people of the One hundred-second District, as well as the entire state, that we honor Representative Phil Potvin as he ends six years of service to this legislative body; and
Whereas, Phil Potvin attended Cadillac High School and the Michigan Military Academy before going off to Albion College to earn a bachelor's degree. He later attended Central Michigan University and earned a master's degree in business administration. He made his career in the concrete industry, serving as CEO of the Western Products Concrete Company, and served on the board of the National Concrete Masonry Association; and
Whereas, Phil Potvin has long been dedicated to public service and volunteerism. He has spent time teaching, serving his country in the National Guard, acting as lay leader in his church, volunteering as a scoutmaster, and serving on the board of directors of the Boy Scouts and Ducks Unlimited; and
Whereas, First elected to the House in November 2010, Representative Potvin ably served on the Committee on Appropriations. He was chair of the Subcommittee on Education, working to make Michigan's schools and education system better, and the Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development. He also served as a member of the subcommittees on Joint Capital Outlay, Military and Veterans Affairs, School Aid, and Transportation; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Phil Potvin for his notable contributions to this legislative body; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Potvin as evidence of our esteem and best wishes.
