MI SR0194

Honors Senator Ron Jelinek for 14 years of service to Michigan as a lawmaker in the state legislature.

Recognizes Jelinek's background as a teacher and farmer from Three Oaks with degrees from Michigan State University and Western Michigan University.

Credits Jelinek with legislative accomplishments including balancing the 2011 budget with no tax increases, protecting private property rights, funding early childhood and public school programs, and supporting smoke-free workplace legislation.

Notes Jelinek served as chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee from 2007 to 2010 and earned a reputation as a fair-minded problem-solver.

Directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to Senator Jelinek as a tribute to his service.