At this time I rise to remember and honor a valued former Representative and Senator, Don Bishop. In the chamber, I’m joined by Representative Mark Tisdel, and he is here because he represents that area as well. Speaker Wentworth sends his regards as well.
In May this year we lost a dedicated public servant. Don is remembered as a generous and deeply thoughtful man who gave 16 valuable, precious years of his life to serve in the Legislature of Michigan. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1966 where he served two terms, and then finished his service in the Legislature with two terms in the Senate. While in the House he served in many capacities—Appropriations Committee, Committee on Colleges and Universities, and other leadership positions. While in the Senate, he fulfilled many leadership positions and quickly established himself as a leader in the Senate. In addition to his committee work, Don Bishop was an invaluable member of the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Financial Institutions, the Michigan Commission on Criminal Justice, and the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws. In addition to his service in the Legislature, Don proudly served in the U.S. Army after graduating from college. His example of service was profound and I’m confident his example inspired his only son Mike to follow in his footsteps.
Don is remembered well for his service, but he’s probably even better remembered as a loving husband to Nancy and a devoted father to his five children Rebecca, Susan, Judith, Martha, and Michael. In addition to the titles of husband and father, he was also a grandfather to eleven grandchildren and a great-grandfather to three great-grandsons. He considered his family his life’s greatest accomplishment. His loss is felt by all who knew him and we are eternally grateful for his unselfish service.
Recess
Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:14 a.m.
10:21 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist.
Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate return to the order of Messages from the House.
On which motion Senator Chang requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members voting therefor, as follows: