MI HR0423

Honors Representative Ben Frederick for concluding six years of service in the Michigan House of Representatives representing the Eighty-fifth District, which includes Shiawassee County and southwestern Saginaw County.

Recognizes Frederick's public service career beginning at age 19, including 14+ years as a legislative staffer and campaign manager, seven years as mayor of Owosso (youngest to hold the position), and service on Owosso City Council.

Credits Frederick's legislative leadership roles including chair of the Committee on Workforce and Trade Development, majority vice chair of the Committee on Health Policy, chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education and Community Colleges, and Majority Floor Leader in his final term.

Highlights Frederick's legislative focus areas including postsecondary educational opportunities for adults, professional trades careers, economic development, historic preservation, and support for adults and children with special needs.

Commends Frederick's work on notable legislation including bills supporting apprenticeships, small business support, record investments in higher education, and job creation opportunities.