Bill Text: MI SR0194 | 2013-2014 | 97th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution of tribute for the Honorable John Pappageorge.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 25-12)
Status: (Passed) 2014-12-09 - Entire Membership Of The Senate And Lieutenant Governor Named Co-sponsors [SR0194 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2013-SR0194-Enrolled.html
SR-194, As Adopted by Senate, December 9, 2014
Senator Richardville offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 194.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable John Pappageorge.
Whereas, With recognition for his service to this legislative body, we duly honor and express gratitude to Senator Pappageorge. He has diligently worked for the betterment of the constituents of the Thirteenth District in Oakland County. Moreover, in his time with the Legislature, he has served residents across the state of Michigan; and
Whereas, John Pappageorge has a degree in engineering from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and a master’s degree in government and politics from the University of Maryland at College Park. He also graduated from the U.S. Army War College. His experience includes 30 years of active duty in the U.S. Infantry Branch, which saw him serve two tours of combat in Vietnam. With airborne, ranger, and pathfinder qualifications and numerous decorations, including the Distinguished Service Medal and Bronze Star, he is a highly-accomplished U.S. military veteran. He also has experience working as a business director in the private sector. Before election to the Senate, he continued his public service as a member of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and then in the House of Representatives for three terms of office; and
Whereas, During his eight years of service, Senator Pappageorge has been a great asset as a member of this legislative body. His committee work has included chairing the Transportation Committee and Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. In addition, he has served as vice chair of the Infrastructure Modernization Committee; Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security Committee; and State Police and Military Affairs Appropriations Subcommittee. He has also been active in the area of fiscal policy, including his work on the Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government. Among his legislative accomplishments, he ushered passage of bills addressing sales suppression devices used to evade millions of dollars in taxes; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we thank and acknowledge the Honorable John Pappageorge for his service and dedication to the Legislature; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Senator Pappageorge as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes for his future endeavors.
