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This resolution pays tribute to George Alvin McManus Jr., a former Michigan State Senator who served from 1991 to 2002, highlighting his significant contributions to public service, agriculture, and community leadership. A fourth-generation cherry farmer from Traverse City, McManus had a distinguished career with the Michigan State University Extension Service before entering politics, during which he served on various boards and commissions, including the Northwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees and the Michigan Commission of Agriculture. As a state senator, he was known for his expertise in agricultural policy, chairing key committees and sponsoring important legislation like the Groundwater and Freshwater Protection Act and securing funding for agricultural research initiatives. McManus was deeply committed to his community, actively involved in local organizations such as the Farm Bureau, Rotary Club, and St. Francis Church, and was dedicated to supporting family farms and agricultural interests. The resolution honors his legacy of public service, recognizes his contributions to Michigan's agricultural sector, and acknowledges his role as a family man who raised nine children and was survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, ultimately transmitting a copy of the resolution to his family as a testament to his lasting impact and memory.

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