MI SR0180

Honors Senator Tom Barrett for his service to Michigan citizens, particularly those in the Twenty-fourth District covering Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, and Shiawassee counties.

Recognizes Barrett's 22-year military career in the United States Army, including tours in Iraq, Kuwait, Guantanamo Bay, and South Korea, retiring in 2022 as Chief Warrant Officer 2.

Commends Barrett's legislative achievements including advocacy for whistleblower protections for state employees, legislation for law enforcement-autism communication, and solar property tax relief.

Details Barrett's Senate committee service as chair of Transportation and Infrastructure and Appropriations subcommittees on Military/Veterans Affairs and Justice/Public Safety.

Directs the Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to Senator Barrett as evidence of the body's appreciation upon his departure from the legislature.