
Joseph R. Hune
State Senator Joe Hune was elected to serve the 22nd Senate District in November 2010 and assumed office in January 2011. Prior to joining the Senate, Hune
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State Senator Joe Hune was elected to serve the 22nd Senate District in November 2010 and assumed office in January 2011. Prior to joining the Senate, Hune
Judy Huynh, a Michigan State University graduate, spent one year of her degree studying at Massey University in Palmerston North, New Zealand. From 1968 to
Mitch Irwin, president of The Irwin Group, Ltd., a business development, investment and consulting firm, served in the Michigan Senate for 12 years. He was
Betty James is a Michigan licensed registered nurse and nursing home administrator. She is a graduate of the Blackstone School of Law, received her
An award-winning Berrien County independent insurance agent for more than 44 years, John J. Janke is most known in his community as an avid supporter of youth
Ron Jelinek currently serves as the Michigan Senate’s majority caucus vice chairperson. Before becoming a senator, he served two years on the House
Douglas C. Johnson owned and operated a commercial printing business in Gaylord for 28 years, but he is most noted for his 22 years as an Otsego County
After her international experiences in 4-H, Thalia Johnson started her career as a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer in Malaysia. Upon returning to the United States,
Donald R. Jost, a member of the Alpine Eagles 4-H Club in Kent County for five years, served as executive director of the Michigan 4-H Foundation from 1977 to
Growing up on his family farm, Maurice Kaercher was actively involved in the Kalamazoo County 4‑H program, showing beef, sheep, and other projects. After
It takes confidence and courage to try new things and I am thankful to 4-H for providing that opportunity for me.
— Ethan McLaughlin, Monroe County
Become a permanent part of the Michigan 4-H Children's Garden by sponsoring a brick! Bricks can be donated in your name; in honor of a family, friend or club; or in memory of loved ones. Learn more: Sponsor a brick!.
Outstanding Michigan 4-H alumni, volunteers, youth, staff and partners were recognized Sept. 21 during the 2024 Michigan 4-H Legacy Awards Celebration in East Lansing. Awards presented at the event, which was hosted by Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan 4-H Foundation, are among some of Michigan 4-H’s highest honors for adults.