Bill Text: MI SR0176 | 2021-2022 | 101st Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution of tribute for the Honorable John Bizon, M.D.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2022-11-29 - Entire Membership Of The Senate And Lieutenant Governor Named Co-sponsors [SR0176 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2021-SR0176-Enrolled.html
MICHIGAN SENATE
Senate Resolution No. 176
Offered by Senators Shirkey, Ananich, Alexander, Barrett, Bayer, Bizon, Brinks, Bullock, Bumstead, Chang, Daley, Geiss, Hertel, Hollier, Horn, Huizenga, Irwin, Johnson, LaSata, Lauwers, MacDonald, McBroom, McCann, McMorrow, Moss, Nesbitt,
Outman, Polehanki, Runestad, Santana, Schmidt, Stamas, Theis, VanderWall, Victory, Wojno, Wozniak, Zorn and
Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist II
A RESOLUTION OF TRIBUTE FOR THE HONORABLE JOHN BIZON, M.D.
WHEREAS, It is with distinct pleasure that we extend our gratitude to Senator John Bizon, M.D., for his service to the Michigan Senate. His wealth of knowledge and legislative expertise have contributed to the betterment of Michigan and the lives of his constituents in the Nineteenth District; and
WHEREAS, Senator Bizon, a lifelong resident of Michigan, has served his state and country throughout his life. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and a doctorate of medicine degree from Wayne State University. Senator Bizon is a United States Air Force veteran and earned the rank of lieutenant colonel during his service. Senator Bizon has worked as an otolaryngologist for over 40 years in Battle Creek. He also served as chair of the Calhoun County Medical Society and president of Michigan State Medical Society. Prior to his time in the Senate, Senator Bizon was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where he served constituents of the Sixty-second District from 2015 to 2018. Senator Bizon is the dedicated husband to his wife Deborah of 49 years, father to their four children, and grandfather to 7 grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Senator Bizon was elected to the Michigan Senate in 2018. He has been a proven leader as the chair on the Appropriations subcommittee on Corrections and Judiciary and also served as the chair of the committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans. He served as vice chair of the Appropriations subcommittees on Community Health/Human Services and Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, and vice chair of the committee on Health Policy and Human Services. He was a dedicated member of the Appropriations subcommittees on Universities and Community Colleges and Capital Outlay as well as the committees on Energy and Technology and Oversight. Throughout his tenure, Senator Bizon has leveraged his expertise to make improvements to Michigan’s health systems and protect the state’s children in addition to working as a staunch advocate on behalf of our military veterans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank Senator John Bizon, M.D., 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 Senator Bizon to extend our gratitude for his service to the state of Michigan and wish him well in his future endeavors.
Adopted by the Senate, November 29, 2022.
Secretary of the Senate
