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Phil Hoffman
Awards
2002
“Presidential Citation Award”
Michigan Sheriffs’ Association

2001
“Legislator of the Year”
Police Officers Association of Michigan

2001
“Distinguished Citizen of the Year”
Boy Scouts of America

2001
“Legislative Leadership Award”
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and Michigan Chapter of National Electrical Contractors Association

2001
“Adjutant General’s Patriot Award”
Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

2001
“Distinguished Service Medal”
Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

2000
“Legislative Award”
The American Legion, Department of Michigan

2000
“Distinguished Service Award”
Independent Colleges and Universities of Michigan Association

1999
“Legislative Leadership Award”
Michigan Soft Drink Association

1999
“Star Award”
Deputy Sheriff’s Association of Michigan

1998
“The Flame Leadership Award”
Ferris State University

1998
“Advocate of the Year Award”
Michigan Manufacturers Association

1997
“Legislator of the Year Award”
Michigan Sheriff’s Association

1997
“Silver Beaver Award”
Boy Scouts of America

1996
“Guardian of Small Business” certificate
National Federation of Independent Business

1995 through 1998
Marquis “Who’s Who in America,” recipient

1995
“Defender of Freedom Award”
National Rifle Association

1994
“Legislative Conservationist of the Year Award”
American Legislative Exchange Council

1993
“Legislator of the Year Award”
Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police

1992
“Outstanding Legislative Member of the Year Award”
American Legislative Exchange Council

1990
“Distinguished Alumnus Award”
Ferris State University

1987
“Distinguished Service Award”
Jackson Community College

1985
Selected as one of “10 Outstanding Young People”
Michigan Jaycees

The Experience You Need
Hoffman Legislative Consultants
Phil with former U.S. President Bush
Phil has more direct legislative experience than any lobbyist in Lansing today. His record of excellence in the House and Senate did not go unnoticed by his peers, by civic organizations, and other associations.

Michigan State Senate 1993-2003
Assistant President Pro Tempore of the Senate
Appropriations Committee
Appropriations Transportation Subcommittee, Chairman
Appropriations State Police and Military Affairs Subcommittee, Chairman
Appropriations Corrections Subcommittee, Vice Chairman
Higher Education, Member
Natural Resources, Member

Standing Committees
Hunting, Fishing, and Forestry, Member
Reapportionment, Member

Previous Service

Member, Michigan House of Representatives 1982-1993
Deputy Sheriff, Jackson County Sheriff Department 1974-1982
Undercover Narcotics Investigator, Region II Metro Squad

Associations
Hoffman Legislative Consultants
Phil with Vice-President Dick Cheney in Washington
American Legislative Exchange Council, National Board of Directors, 1996-2002
2nd Vice Chair, 2001/2002
Treasurer 2000/2001
Secretary 1999-2000
Boy Scouts of America, Great Sauk Trail Council, President, 1996-1997
Vice-President, 1992-1995, Land O’Lakes Council, Past President, 1992
Federalism Summit, Restoring Balance in the Federal System, 1995
Toll Fellowship, Council of State Governments, 1995
Fleming Fellowship, Center for Policy Alternatives, 1994
American Legislative Exchange Council, Telecommunications and Information Technology Task Force, Chairman, 1992-1995
Michigan Fire Services Caucus, Co-Chairman-1993 to 2000
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Life Member