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State Rep. Phil Green issued a statement following the passing of his father, former state Rep. and Sen. Mike Green, who passed away at the age of 75. Mike Green had an extensive background before his political career, having worked as a tool and die maker for General Motors for 28 years. He then transitioned into politics, serving in the Michigan House in 1994 and later being elected to the state Senate in 2010.

Reflecting on his father's battle with lung cancer, Rep. Phil Green shared, “Over the past year, Dad has exhibited incredible resilience in battling lung cancer. However, after successfully overcoming the initial tumor, the cancer had unfortunately spread to various parts of his body and his treatment options were exhausted."

Mike Green's dedication to his community and the state of Michigan was evident in his work on various boards and commissions, including serving as chairman of the Michigan Association of Counties and as a member of the Tuscola County Mental Health Board. Rep. Green highlighted his father's commitment to rural communities, stating, "He knew what worked for our rural communities because that’s where he came from. He lived and breathed what mattered to these areas – and he was an outstanding voice for them. He also worked hard to protect unalienable Constitutional rights we all hold dear."

Expressing gratitude for the support received during this challenging time, Rep. Green added, "Our family truly appreciates the many thoughts and prayers for strength and comfort as we’ve engaged in this difficult journey – and we continually appreciate the many kind words in celebration of his life and service to others."

Funeral arrangements for Mike Green are being handled by Avram Funeral Home in Mayville.