house resolution no.392

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Steve Johnson.

Whereas, We take this opportunity to recognize the Honorable Steve Johnson   s commendable service to this chamber as the Representative for the Seventy-second District, of which he is a lifelong resident. Since assuming office in 2017, Representative Johnson has honorably served not only his constituents in the cities of Wayland and Kentwood and the townships of Gaines, Dorr, Leighton, and Wayland, but citizens across our great state; and

Whereas, Representative Johnson brought to this chamber both educational expertise and a demonstrated commitment to public service. Representative Johnson attained an associate degree in applied science from the Community College of the Air Force and earned a bachelor   s degree in interdisciplinary studies from Liberty University. Before assuming office, Representative Johnson valiantly served his country in the United States Air Force as a staff sergeant and, during his service, was responsible for leading a team of airmen to perform maintenance on our nation   s nuclear intercontinental ballistic missile weapon systems. Representative Johnson has served as a member of both Project HOPE and Christian Neighbors, respectively, two charitable volunteer organizations aimed at providing support for disadvantaged citizens in their communities, and has dutifully served his community as a deacon at Wayland Christian Reformed Church. Representative Johnson is also the devoted husband to his wife, Alissa; and

Whereas, Representative Johnson   s record in the legislature stands as a testament to his commitment to serving our state. Representative Johnson served as the chair of the Oversight Committee as well as the vice chair of both the Communications and Technology Committee and the Appropriations subcommittee on Higher Education and Community Colleges. He also served with distinction as a member of the committees on Elections & Ethics, Judiciary, Tax Policy, Energy Policy, and Military and Veterans Affairs. During his terms, Representative Johnson sponsored legislation to allow Michiganians two-year-long vehicle registration renewal cycles, prohibit state agencies to circumvent FOIA requirements through messaging applications, and modify personal property tax exemptions. Representative Johnson has been a champion of individual liberties, with his proudest accomplishments being leading legislative investigations into undercounting of nursing home deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic and fighting against corporate nepotism; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute in gratitude to the Honorable Steve Johnson for his commendable service to this chamber and the State of Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Johnson as evidence of our sincere gratitude and best wishes.