MI HR0337

House Resolution 337 offers a tribute to Representative Joan Bauer upon the conclusion of her tenure in the Michigan House of Representatives representing the Sixty-eighth House District for three terms.

Recognizes Bauer's background as an educator, volunteer coordinator, and Lansing city councilwoman, and her service on multiple boards including the Capital Area United Way, Capitol Region Community Foundation, Dart Bank, and Greater Lansing Food Bank.

Highlights her receipt of the Athena Award for Leadership, the Belen Award for Management, and the Diana Award for Community Service.

Acknowledges her legislative service on Appropriations Committee subcommittees covering Economic Development, Joint Capital Outlay, and Community Health, and as Democratic vice-chair of Education and Higher Education subcommittees.

Notes her leadership roles including co-chair of the Legislative Women's Caucus, House Local Government Caucus, and Capitol Caucus, and former president of the Michigan Women in State Government.