Bill Text: MI HR0475 | 2013-2014 | 97th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Dale W. Zorn.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2014-12-17 - Adopted [HR0475 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2013-HR0475-Enrolled.html
The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 475.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Dale W. Zorn.
Whereas, It is with great appreciation for his hard work and dedication to the Michigan House of Representatives and citizens of the Fifty-sixth District that we salute Dale W. Zorn upon the completion of his service to this chamber. In these four years, his sense of commitment and effort have benefited not only his Monroe County constituents but the whole of our state's citizenry; and
Whereas, Representative Zorn joined the Legislature in 2011 bringing with him an entrepreneurial spirit and decades of public service experience, first as a constable and later as a leader in county government. As a Monroe County commissioner, a capacity he served in for two decades, he was a tireless champion of economic development, reorganizing his local economic development corporation and establishing a county program to help spur growth in new and existing area businesses. Representative Zorn is also an active member of his community, lending a hand on several local projects and parades. These experiences were vital in understanding the needs of the everyday Michigan citizen; and
Whereas, In his two terms of service as a state legislator, particularly as Assistant Majority Whip, Representative Zorn was a strong advocate for children and victims of crimes, working to increase penalties for cyberbullying and sex trafficking. Seeking a commonsense solution to limiting public assistance monies from being pulled away from essential needs, like rent, utilities, and clothing, Representative Zorn spearheaded legislation that prohibits cash benefits from being withdrawn from ATMs at casinos, casino enterprises, liquor stores, and adult entertainment establishments. He also raised the income requirements for low- and moderate-income families to receive state rehabilitation loans for their property, helping to revitalize Michigan neighborhoods; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Dale W. Zorn for his notable contributions to this legislative body and wish him the best as a member of the state Senate; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Zorn as evidence of our esteem and best wishes.
