Bill Text: MI HR0473 | 2017-2018 | 99th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Rob VerHeulen.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2018-12-18 - Adopted [HR0473 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2017-HR0473-Introduced.html
The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 473.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Rob VerHeulen.
Whereas, Upon the conclusion of his service to the Michigan House of Representatives, this legislative body extends heartfelt congratulations to Representative Rob VerHeulen. He worked tirelessly on behalf of the people of the Seventy-fourth District and the entire state; and
Whereas, Representative VerHeulen came to Lansing after a notable career in the public and private sectors. He attended Grand Rapids Community College, later graduating with a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Michigan before earning a juris doctorate from Wayne State University. He spent 30 years as an attorney with Meijer, Inc. and the Meijer Foundation, as well as serving 11 years as the mayor of Walker; and
Whereas, Representative VerHeulen made a major impact on our state during his time in the Legislature, sponsoring more than a dozen public acts and playing a key role in six budget cycles. He served on the Appropriations Committee, including as vice chair during the 2017-2018 term. He chaired Appropriations subcommittees on Transportation, General Government, Judiciary, and Health and Human Services, while serving on several others. He also served on the Health Policy Committee; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Rob VerHeulen 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 VerHeulen as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.
