State Rep. David Martin, R-Davison, today issued the following statement after learning about the passing of former Rep. Tim Sneller:

“I am deeply saddened to hear of the sudden passing of former Representative Tim Sneller. Tim and I served together in the Legislature representing Genesee County, and while we found ourselves on opposite sides of the political aisle, I always respected his dedication to public service. Tim devoted his life to serving the people of Genesee County, both as a legislator and as a longtime legislative staffer. His commitment and passion for our community were evident in everything he did.

“We attended countless events together around Genesee County, stood side-by-side to support our community, and listened to the concerns of residents. One of the moments I will always cherish is when we proudly stood together on the House floor to recognize White Shirt Day, both of us wearing white to mark the end of the famous Flint sit-down strike and the anniversary of the first United Auto Workers contract with General Motors.

“My heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and all those who had the privilege of working with him. Tim’s legacy of service will not be forgotten.”

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