house Resolution No.338

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Jon Hoadley.

Whereas, It is with great appreciation that we thank Representative Jon Hoadley for his service with the Michigan House of Representatives over the past six years. Representative Hoadley was first elected in 2014 to represent the people of the Sixtieth District, which includes Kalamazoo and portions of the city of Portage and Kalamazoo Township. Over the past three terms, he has served his district and all of Michigan with integrity and honor; and

Whereas, Prior to joining the Legislature, Representative Hoadley earned a bachelor’s degree in social relations and a bachelor’s degree in women’s studies from Michigan State University. His educational background, combined with his experience as a small business owner and activist, brought a valuable perspective to the Legislature; and

Whereas, Representative Hoadley served on the Elections Committee and served as minority vice chair of the Appropriations Committee. In addition, Representative Hoadley was a member of several Appropriations subcommittees — including General Government, Health and Human Services, Environmental Quality, and Higher Education and Community Colleges — and minority vice chair of the Agriculture and Rural Development, Judiciary, and Higher Education subcommittees. Representative Hoadley focused on a wide range of issues during his time in the Legislature, including nonpartisan redistricting, term limit reform, education, and discrimination; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Jon Hoadley 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 Hoadley as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.