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Senator Curt VanderWall

Sen. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, delivers remarks Thursday on the Senate floor in support of his resolution to observe May 2022 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

Sen. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, (center) and guests, Crawford County Commissioner Carey Jansen and veteran Wayne Koppa, speak in support of creating a state military cemetery in Crawford County. VanderWall introduced legislation Thursday to create a veterans cemetery fund and authorize a land purchase to establish the cemetery.

State Sen. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, has made a series of videos available to celebrate March is Reading Month. The senator's reading of "Legend of the Sleeping Bear," as well as "Legend of Mackinac Island" and "Legend of the Petoskey Stone" by Kathy-jo Wargin are available for teachers to share in classrooms.

A view across the old train trestle that crosses the Manistee River in Mesick. The 200-foot span is now set to be refurbished, and a new deck installed, thanks to a $3.5 million budget allocation recently approved by the Legislature for state snowmobile trail development and maintenance. Sen. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, said this project will connect multiple recreational trail systems, create new opportunities for people to explore many miles of trails, bring new snowmobilers and outdoor enthusiasts to the area and more visitors to our local businesses.

Sen. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, stops for a photo with members of the Michigan Association of Ambulance Services after the Senate Health Policy and Human Services Committee meeting on Thursday. The committee approved Senate Resolution 51, which would acknowledge May 16-22, 2021, as EMS Week in the state of Michigan.

Sen. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, reads one of his favorite children's classics, "One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish," by Dr. Seuss. VanderWall on Monday encouraged students young and old alike to cultivate their reading habits during March is Reading Month.

Sen. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, was among several legislators who participated in the Michigan Legislative Snowmobile Ride in Boon on Friday. The annual event sponsored by the Michigan Snowmobile & ORV Association highlights the snowmobile industry for legislators, including the critical role it plays in regional tourism, the importance of the trail system and the work that needs to continue.

Sen. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, was among several legislators who participated in the Michigan Legislative Snowmobile Ride in Boon on Friday. The annual event sponsored by the Michigan Snowmobile & ORV Association highlights the snowmobile industry for legislators, including the critical role it plays in regional tourism, the importance of the trail system and the work that needs to continue.

Sen. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, delivers a statement from the Senate floor Wednesday regarding the economic destruction the governor's decisions have caused in his district.

Sen. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, delivers a statement from the Senate floor Wednesday regarding the economic destruction the governor's decisions have caused in his district.

Sen. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, delivers a statement from the Senate floor Wednesday regarding the closure of Big Cat Brewing Company and Gov. Whitmer's senseless lockdown policy.

Sens. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, and Curt VanderWall, R- Ludington, are joined by Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist for a photo on the Senate floor with Michigan Cherry Queen Sierra Moore during her visit to Lansing on Wednesday.

Sen. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, testified before the Senate Committee on Natural Resources Wednesday on Senate Bill 789, his measure to provide an easier and less expensive way for property owners to protect their land.

Sen. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, (left) on Wednesday welcomed to the Senate chamber Mark and Dawn Ebels, owners of Ebels General Store in Falmouth. The Ebelses joined VanderWall for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's State of the State address.

Sen. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, welcomed the Rev. Gregory Kett to the Michigan Capitol on Wednesday. Kett serves as pastor at Highland Christian Reformed Church in Marion and delivered the invocation before the start of the Senate session.

Sen. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, speaks on the Senate floor in support of Senate Concurrent Resolution 14, his measure that will help ensure Michigan cancer patients have access to treatment.

Sen. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, testifies before the House Government Operations Committee on a bill that would enhance hunting activities in the state, while musician and hunting enthusiast Ted Nugent and bill sponsor Rep. Michele Hoitenga look on.

Sen. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, (left) welcomed Pastor Todd Bush to the Michigan Capitol on Thursday. Bush serves as pastor at Mason County Reformed Church in Scottville and delivered the invocation before the start of the Senate session.

Sen. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, (left) attended a ceremonial bill signing last week of Public Act 42 of 2019, legislation he co- sponsored to make it easier for hospice providers to provide patients the medications they need, when they need them.

Sen. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, and Michigan National Guard Maj. Tad Reed paid tribute in the Senate on Thursday to those who gave their lives defending our nation.

Sen. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, welcomed teacher Kathy Buter and her third- and fourth-grade classes from Covenant Christian School in Ludington to the Michigan Capitol on Thursday. The class toured the Capitol during their visit.

Sen. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, (left) welcomed the Rev. Chuck Towersey to the Michigan Capitol on Thursday. Towersey serves as pastor at Fresh Wind Christian Community Church in Interlochen and delivered the daily invocation before the start of the Senate session. Also pictured is Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist.

Sens. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, and Curt VanderWall, R- Ludington, stop for a photo on the Senate floor with Michigan Cherry Queen Grace Boyles during her visit to Lansing on Wednesday.

On March 1 and 2, Sen. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, and Ivan Paciorka, a sophomore at Leland Public School in Leland, attended the Michigan state finals of Poetry Out Loud (POL), a national poetry recitation competition for high school students. Paciorka was one of three state finalists from the 35th Senate District at the Lansing event.

On March 1 and 2, Sen. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington; Margaret Roberts, a senior at The Leelanau School in Glen Arbor; and Reese Papenfuss, a senior at Manistee Catholic Central School in Manistee attended the Michigan state finals of Poetry Out Loud (POL), a national poetry recitation competition for high school students. Roberts and Papenfuss were two of three state finalists from the 35th Senate District at the Lansing event.

Sen. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, (second from left) presented a Senate tribute Wednesday to Tina Holey (holding tribute), a winner of a Michigan Works! Impact Award for her perseverance and success in the face of challenges.

Sen. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, (third from left) presented a Senate tribute Wednesday to Katelyn Stuckey (holding tribute), a winner of a Michigan Works! Impact Award for her perseverance and success in the face of challenges.

Sen. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, (center) on Tuesday welcomed to the Senate chamber Manton Consolidated Schools Superintendent Len Morrow (left) and Dave Cox, superintendent of the Wexford-Missaukee and Manistee intermediate school districts. Morrow and Cox joined VanderWall for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's State of the State address.

Sen. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, is sworn in as senator for the 35th District on Wednesday during a ceremony at the state Capitol. Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Stephen J. Markman administered the oath of office.