2024 House Resolution 292

Whereas, It was with great sorrow that the members of the House of Representatives learned about the passing of Michael Griffin. He will be remembered as a dedicated public servant by his constituents in the Jackson area and the people of the State of Michigan; and

Whereas, Michael Griffin was born in Jackson, Michigan and proudly served his country in the United States Army as a young man. Before beginning his nearly three-decade long career as a public servant, he studied Public Administration at the University of Michigan and had a career in manufacturing. After returning to his hometown of Jackson, Michael Griffin began working tirelessly for the city he loved and its residents. He was proud of his hometown and always put its people first. He was also an active member of Jackson’s Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Janet, seven children, eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren; and

Whereas, Michael Griffin was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1972, where he would faithfully serve his constituents for the next twenty-six years. During his tenure in the House of Representatives, Michael Griffin served on numerous committees including the House Committees on Elections, Urban Affairs, and City Government. He was commended by many for his work on revising Michigan’s 1976 Item Pricing Law; and

Whereas, The influence of Michael Griffin’s legacy has and will continue to inspire others to follow in his footsteps as an elected official, including his children. Martin, his son, served as Jackson’s mayor from 1995 to 2006 and was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2006. Another son, John, served as a Jackson City Commissioner. He is celebrated by his family as a fair and honest man with a passion for learning and reading in addition to being a huge Detroit Tigers fan. Fondly known as “Mick,” he was regarded by his colleagues as a patient and humble public servant; and

Whereas, Upon Michael Griffin’s passing, we offer our condolences to his loved ones. His contributions to this chamber and the State of Michigan will be remembered; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our highest tribute to honor the memory of Michael Griffin, a member of the House of Representatives from 1972 to 1998; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Griffin family as evidence of our lasting esteem for his memory.