house resolution no.369

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

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Joe Bellino.

Whereas, It is with gratitude that we honor Representative Joe Bellino as his time in the Michigan House of Representatives comes to a close. He has served the residents of Michigan, especially his constituents in the Seventeenth District, with honesty and dedication; and

Whereas, Representative Bellino is a lifelong resident of Monroe County, where he has built a successful life. He graduated from Monroe Catholic Central High School and earned an associate’s degree in science from Monroe County Community College. Representative Bellino worked at Bellino’s Quality Beverage before becoming the owner of the successful Broadway Market; and

Whereas, Representative Bellino always works hard to better his community. He has served as a member of the Board of Trustees at Monroe County Community College for 15 years and served as a board chair. In addition, he is a member of the Monroe Exchange Club, Monroe County Chamber of Commerce, Knights of Columbus, the National Rifle Association, National Federation of Independent Businesses, and Midwest Independent Retailers Association. Representative Bellino is married to Peggy Bellino, with whom he shares three daughters and six grandchildren; and

Whereas, Representative Bellino was elected to this legislative body in 2016. He has served as the chair of the Energy Committee and as vice chair of the Regulatory Reform Committee. Representative Bellino was also a member of the committees on Insurance, Natural Resources, Financial Services, Transportation, and Local Government and Municipal Finance. During his tenure, he took interest in a number of policies to improve the lives of Michiganders, as he championed legislation on economic development, health, and criminal procedure; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Joe Bellino for his notable contributions to this legislative body and to our state; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Bellino as evidence of our gratitude and well wishes for the future.