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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* 

September 17, 2025 

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*Governor Whitmer Issues Statement on Passing of Former Michigan Lawmaker Bruce Patterson * 

 

*LANSING, Mich.—*Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a statement on the passing for former Michigan lawmaker, Bruce Patterson. 

 

“Bruce was a good friend, tough foe, and great fun. Whether he was wearing the iconic red Stormy Kromer hat while speaking at my inauguration or debating legislation on the Senate floor, Bruce always put Michigan first. He never wavered in his commitment to making Wayne County and our entire state the best place to live, raise a family, or build a business. At a time when things feel so heavy in our politics, the world could learn from Bruce about how to see humanity in each other, regardless of which side of the aisle we stand on. My thoughts are with his family, friends, and those who worked with and served alongside him. He will be dearly missed.”    

 

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