MI HR0350

Honors Representative Hank Vaupel for six years of service in the Michigan House of Representatives representing Livingston County's Forty-seventh District.

Recognizes Vaupel's background as a Michigan State University graduate with a bachelor's and doctoral degree in veterinary medicine, former U.S. Army captain, and owner of Kern Road Veterinary Clinic.

Commends his service as vice chair and chair of the Health Policy Committee, where he sponsored legislation on telemedicine, mental health care, and health care coverage access.

Acknowledges his leadership as co-chair of the bipartisan House Community, Access, Resources, Education, and Safety (C.A.R.E.S.) Task Force focused on Michigan's mental health system.

Recognizes his committee service on Education, Insurance, Local Government, Michigan Competitiveness, Tax Policy, Agriculture, and Families, Children, and Seniors.