MI SR0199

Honors Senator Hoon-Yung Hopgood for completing his tenure in the Michigan Senate, recognizing his dedication to Wayne County constituents and the state.

Notes Hopgood earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Michigan and held positions including labor coordinator for the Michigan State AFL-CIO and legislative assistant to Representative Raymond Basham.

Identifies Hopgood as the first Korean-American to hold state office in Michigan after serving six years in the House of Representatives and being elected to the Senate in 2010 and reelected in 2014.

Lists his Senate committee service including Health Policy, Education, Energy and Technology, Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, and Transportation, plus Appropriations subcommittees on Agriculture, Environmental Quality, K-12 Education, and Natural Resources.

Recognizes his leadership roles as Assistant Minority Floor Leader and Associate Senate President Pro Tempore, and commits to transmitting copies of the resolution to Senator Hopgood.