Bill Text: MI SR0178 | 2021-2022 | 101st Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Dale Zorn.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2022-11-29 - Entire Membership Of The Senate And Lieutenant Governor Named Co-sponsors [SR0178 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2021-SR0178-Enrolled.html
MICHIGAN SENATE
Senate Resolution No. 178
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 DALE ZORN
WHEREAS, It is with gratitude that we recognize Senator Dale Zorn for his work on behalf of the citizens of Michigan and, in particular, his constituents in the Seventeenth District. Throughout his tenure, Senator Zorn’s hard work has benefited not only the people of Monroe and Lenawee counties, but all of Michigan’s citizens; and
WHEREAS, Senator Zorn is a lifelong resident of Michigan and has an impressive history of public service and community involvement. Senator Zorn is the co-owner of Zorn’s Service, Inc., his family’s automotive business that he runs with his brother, Dean. He served as a constable in Raisinville Township for four years, as a Raisinville Township trustee for six years, and as the Monroe County Commissioner for two decades. Senator Zorn also created the Monroe First program to foster business development in Monroe County. He is active in multiple community service organizations including the Ida Civic Club, the Monroe County Vietnam Veterans Chapter 142, the Roselawn Memorial Park Board of Directors, and is the executive director of the Christmas in Ida Festival and the Parade of Lights. Senator Zorn shares four children with his wife, Cindy, and they are the proud grandparents of eleven grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Senator Zorn joined the Legislature in 2011 as a representative of the Fifty-sixth District. During his two terms in the House, he worked to protect children and maintain integrity in the state’s social welfare programs. His commitment to bipartisanship and collaboration was evident in the House of Representatives; and
WHEREAS, Senator Zorn continued to demonstrate his dedication to legislative service when he was elected to the Michigan Senate in 2014. He has served faithfully as the chair of the Committee on Local Government and vice chair of the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism. He was also a member of the committees on Banking and Financial Institutions; Energy and Technology; Veterans, Military Affairs, and Homeland Security; Families, Seniors, and Veterans; and Regulatory Reform; and he was on the Appropriations subcommittees on Capital Outlay; Transportation; and Universities and Community Colleges. Senator Zorn has used his vast knowledge and expertise to sponsor legislation to improve the health and safety of all Michiganders; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Dale Zorn 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 Zorn as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.
Adopted by the Senate, November 29, 2022.
Secretary of the Senate
