MI SR0203

Senate Resolution honors Senator Gerald Van Woerkom for his eight years of service in the Michigan Senate, recognizing his consistency, thoughtfulness, and commitment to solving Michigan's legislative challenges.

Van Woerkom brought 28 years of education experience to the legislature, including roles as a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent in Christian schools, with degrees from Calvin College and University of Michigan.

Served as chair of the Agriculture and Bioeconomy Committee and Local, Urban and State Affairs Committee, and vice chair of the Education Committee and Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee.

Major legislative accomplishments include securing funding to clean up White Lake and Ruddiman Creek, advancing agriculture as an economic strength, and spearheading scholarship legislation for college students.

Resolution directs that copies be transmitted to Senator Van Woerkom and his family as evidence of the Senate's best wishes for his future.