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Dignitaries from both sides of the political spectrum turned out yesterday to pay tribute to Michigan’s longest-serving governor.
William Milliken died last fall at age 97.
His family had planned to hold the memorial tribute early this summer, but it was put off because of COVID-19 concerns. It was also moved to the spacious open-air Kresge Auditorium at the Interlochen Arts Academy.
Bill Rustem started working for Milliken 50 years ago as an intern, and later became an advisor…
Governor Gretchen Whitmer praised the way in which the Republican Milliken worked civilly with Democratic-led legislatures…
Guests who attended were given a white pine seedling to plant in Milliken’s honor.
