2024 House Resolution 319

Whereas, It is our great honor to recognize Representative Dale Zorn as his tenure in the House of Representatives comes to an end. In his 14 years of service in the Legislature, Representative Zorn has done much to improve the lives of his constituents in Monroe and Lenawee counties and to benefit the state as a whole; and

Whereas, A lifelong Michigander, Representative Zorn has deep roots in Monroe and Lenawee counties. He graduated from Ida High School, then studied business and automotive technology at Monroe County Community College, applying that knowledge in the family business, Zorn’s Service, Inc., an automotive service center founded by his father that he runs with his brother, Dean. He also co-founded the Christmas in Ida Festival and Parade of Lights. Before coming to the Legislature, Representative Zorn amassed years of public service experience at the local level. In Raisinville Township, he served as a constable for four years and as a township trustee for six years, after which he was elected as a Monroe County commissioner for 20 years, serving as chair of that body for four of those years; and

Whereas, Representative Zorn first joined this body in 2011, representing the people of Monroe County in the Fifty-sixth District. He served as Assistant Majority Whip in his first term and was vice chair of the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security and the Committee on Commerce; and

Whereas, After two terms in the House, Representative Zorn sought election to the Senate, where he would also serve two terms. In that chamber, he represented all of Monroe and Lenawee counties, which comprised the Seventeenth District. For eight years, he chaired the Committee on Local Government, and he also served as vice chair of the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism; and

Whereas, Returning to the House in 2023 as the Representative of the Thirty-fourth District, Representative Zorn brought decades of experience and an abundance of wisdom to his final two years in the Legislature. He rose to become Dean of the Republican Caucus, and he served as minority vice chair of the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance, as well as a member of the Committee on Education and the Subcommittee on Housing of the Standing Committee on Economic Development and Small Business. Representative Zorn used his time in the House to support military families and improve healthcare in this state. He sponsored legislation to establish the Purple Star Program and encourage schools to offer greater supports to children in military families, as well as bills to enter into the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact and to require health insurers to cover hearing aids for children; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Dale Zorn 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 Zorn as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.