house resolution no.399

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

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Scott VanSingel.

Whereas, It is with our deepest gratitude that we recognize Representative Scott VanSingel as his tenure in the Michigan House of Representatives comes to a close. He served his constituents in the One Hundredth District with tenacity; and

Whereas, As a fifth-generation resident of Newaygo County, Representative VanSingel is passionate about the well-being of Michigan and its residents. Representative VanSingel graduated from Grant High School and earned a bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University with majors in Finance and Accounting. He also earned a master’s degree in business from Cornerstone University.  He applied his wealth of knowledge while working for one of the world’s largest accounting firms, and has since started a successful rental real estate company. He is an active member of his community, serving as a Deacon at Grant Reformed Church, as Treasurer of the Newaygo County Republican Party, and as a member in a number of conservation groups and volunteer activities. Representative VanSingel is an avid conservationist and enjoys Michigan’s great outdoors as a fisherman and hunter; and

Whereas, Representative VanSingel was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2016. During his time, he served on the Appropriations subcommittees of Corrections, Natural Resources, Joint Capital Outlay, Military and Veterans Affairs and State Police, School Aid and Department of Education, Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and Insurance and Financial Services, and Natural Resources and Environmental Quality. He also served tirelessly as chair of the Appropriations Subcommittees on Higher Education and Community Colleges, and Transportation.  Representative VanSingel served as vice chair of the Appropriations subcommittees on Environmental Quality; and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. Representative VanSingel has shown great dedication to the safety of Michiganders, as evidenced by his work on legislation related to traffic control, crimes, and health; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Scott VanSingel 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 VanSingel as evidence of our gratitude for his service and to offer well wishes for his future.