LANSING, MI (WTVB) – The House Tuesday overwhelmingly passed legislation introduced by State Rep. Jennifer Wortz that honors the memory of Branch County Road Commission employee Casey Rice.
Wortz said “I’m grateful my colleagues in the House recognized the importance of moving this legislation forward so we can create a lasting tribute to Casey and the legacy he leaves behind.” She says that vote came with Casey’s family and many of his co workers with the Branch County Road Commission in attendance
House Bill 6309 designates a portion of M-86 in Branch County from US-12 to Arbogast Road, an area Rice routinely serviced, as the “Casey Rice Memorial Highway.”
Rice was tragically killed by a semi-truck in June while operating a tractor-mower near Interstate 69. The semi-truck driver involved is facing numerous charges, including open murder and operating while intoxicated causing death.
Wortz says it’s important to get the bill through the senate and to the governor by years end
The bill now heads to the Senate Transportation Committee for a hearing, if passed it would then go to the full senate for a vote.
I would just like to think everybody this is a great way to honor my brother he was an amazing man Casey Joe Rice you will forever be in our hearts honey I miss you so much love Tracy Ann…