[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 171 (Tuesday, October 16, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1412]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING THE SERVICE AND LEGACY OF THE HONORABLE ARLAN MEEKHOF

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                           HON. BILL HUIZENGA

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 16, 2018

  Mr. HUIZENGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Arlan 
Meekhof and his admirable career in public service to the West Michigan 
Community.
  A lifelong resident of West Michigan, Arlan has earned the admiration 
of his colleagues and the respect of Ottawa County residents by 
consistently acting with decency and integrity. An accomplished 
legislator, Senator Meekhof has cemented a legacy of public service and 
servant leadership throughout the state of Michigan.
  First elected to the Olive Township Board of Trustees in 1996, 
Senator Meekhof has continued to serve the people of West Michigan for 
over two decades. In 2007, he began his first term in the Michigan 
House of Representatives and was elected assistant leader by his 
colleagues in January 2009. In November of 2010 he was elected to the 
State Senate in the 30th State Senate District, representing Ottawa 
County and the City of Grandville and Sparta Township in Kent County. 
Following his 2014 reelection to the State Senate, he was unanimously 
elected to be Senate Majority leader--displaying the respect Senator 
Meekhof has cultivated during his career.
  In his eight years serving in the Michigan Senate, he has been a 
commendable leader that ensured on-time and balanced budgets. His 
leadership contributed and played a key role to the elimination of a 
billion dollar state deficit. During his time in both the House and 
Senate, he promoted efficient and effective government reforms that 
played a significant role in transforming Michigan into a destination 
for families, businesses and the next generation of leaders.
  Today, October 16, 2018, we honor and recognize Senator Arlan Meekhof 
for his two-decades long career. The efforts and success of Senator 
Arlan Meekhof in service to his community should be celebrated. I thank 
him for a lifetime of hard work and service.

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