Rep. Johnsen welcomes Lake County Sheriff to Capitol for 9/11 ceremony

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Rep. Johnsen welcomes Lake County Sheriff to Capitol for 9/11 ceremony

RELEASE|September 15, 2026

Contact: Gina Johnsen

State Rep. Gina Johnsen (R-Portland) welcomed Lake County Sheriff Rich Martin to the state Capitol as her guest for the Michigan House of Representatives’ annual Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony.

This year’s ceremony marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and brought together legislators and first responders from communities across Michigan to honor and remember the lives lost that day. The ceremony also recognizes Michigan’s dedicated first responders, public safety professionals and service members, while paying tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

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