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MI SCR0036
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
- Patricia L. Birkholz served 6 years in the Michigan House of Representatives (1997-2002) and 8 years in the Michigan Senate (2003-2010)
- She was the first woman state representative elected from Allegan County and the first female Republican Speaker Pro Tempore (1999-2002) and Senate President Pro Tempore (2003-2006)
- As Senate chair of the Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee, she championed passage of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact, water withdrawal assessment laws, ballast water standards, and the Michigan Recreation Passport
- She authored legislation on renewable energy standards, early childhood education, methamphetamine prevention, safe havens for abandoned babies, and breast cancer research funding
- After leaving the Legislature, Governor Rick Snyder appointed her director of the Office of the Great Lakes and President Barack Obama appointed her to the National Sea Grant Advisory Board
Legislative Description
A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Patricia L. Birkholz, former member of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Birkholz
Last Action
Referred To Secretary For Record
9/25/2018
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