2024 House Resolution 323

Whereas, It is with great appreciation for her hard work and dedication to the Michigan House of Representatives and the citizens of the Fortieth District, and the former Sixty-first District, that we commend Representative Christine Morse upon completion of her service as a member of this chamber. Throughout the last four years, her passion and commitment to improving the lives of Michiganders have benefited not only her constituents in portions of Portage and Kalamazoo, as well as the townships of Oshtemo and Texas, but the whole of our state’s citizenry; and

Whereas, Representative Morse joined the Legislature in 2021, bringing a wealth of knowledge from her experience as a legal advocate and her tenure as a Kalamazoo County Commissioner. A graduate of Wayne State University Law School, she served her constituents dutifully – sitting on various House committees including the Energy, Health Policy, and Appropriations committees, as well as the Appropriations subcommittees on Corrections; Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Insurance and Financial Services; and Military and Veterans Affairs and State Police. Representative Morse additionally served as the chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services, where she worked tirelessly for all Michiganders’ continued access to necessary and critical services; and

Whereas, Representative Morse focused on policies to improve the lives and health of Michiganders during her time in the House. In collaboration with colleagues across the state, she conducted multiple town halls on community violence intervention to garner insight from the communities most impacted on how to reduce gun violence. As part of the “Reproductive Health Act” package, Representative Morse assisted in strengthening access and removing barriers to reproductive healthcare. In managing the largest Appropriations subcommittee, she guaranteed that resources were concentrated in behavioral health, maternal and infant health, gun violence prevention, and access for Medicaid services. As part of a telehealth bill package, Representative Morse ensured that Medicaid beneficiaries have continued access to telehealth services. Representative Morse supported children in the child welfare system by offering legislation to establish court-appointed special advocates statutorily, as well as ensuring that funding was available for court-appointed special advocate programs in the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ budget. She also offered resolutions to raise awareness in the areas of breast cancer and cholangiocarcinoma. Even as she worked on policies that affected people across the state, Representative Morse never forgot the people of her district. She worked to secure state funding for residents of her district who were affected by natural disasters, including over two million dollars for a flooding infrastructure project; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Christine Morse for her many contributions to this legislative body and to the state of Michigan. Recently elected to Kalamazoo County’s 9th Circuit Court, we wish her the best as she begins the next step of her career; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Christine Morse as evidence of our deepest gratitude and best wishes as she leaves this legislative body.