A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for George Alvin McManus Jr., former member of the Senate.
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Overview
This resolution honors George Alvin McManus Jr., a former Michigan State Senator who served from 1991 to 2002. It recognizes his twelve years of service representing northwestern Michigan and the eastern Upper Peninsula, highlighting his contributions to agriculture, education, and community development. The resolution details his career, family life, and key legislative achievements, including the Groundwater and Freshwater Protection Act and support for Project GREEEN.
Key provisions
- Recognizes George Alvin McManus Jr.'s service as a Michigan State Senator from 1991 to 2002.
- Highlights his work on the Groundwater and Freshwater Protection Act.
- Acknowledges his support for Project GREEEN.
- Mentions his efforts to protect family farms from property tax changes.
- Details his role in facilitating the redevelopment of the Traverse City Regional Psychiatric Hospital.
- Notes his sponsorship of legislation to reduce the tax credit threshold for farmers in the Farmland and Open Space Preservation program.
- Celebrates his contributions to agriculture and food systems.
- Recognizes his dedication to the Michigan State University Extension Service.
Who is affected
- The McManus family
- Constituents of the Thirty-seventh and Thirty-sixth Districts in Michigan
- Farmers in Michigan
- Michigan State University
- The Grand Traverse Commons Redevelopment Corporation
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