Photo Gallery

Exchange students from Ludwigslust, Germany visit the Michigan House of Representatives as guests of State Rep. Paul Opsommer and Ben Frederick of Sen. Roger Khan's office. (10/20/2009)

State Representative Paul Opsommer (R-DeWitt) and fellow lawmakers at the morning protest against the new State Police headquarters. A House vote on the matter was expected later that day.  (9/17/2009)

Rep. Opsommer addresses students at the Roosevelt Institute's green energy seminar at Michigan State University.  (7/9/2009)

Rep. Opsommer, at right, plants a tree with Sen. Roger Kahn at an Arbor Day celebration in Breckenridge.  (7/9/2009)

Rep. Opsommer talks with area residents at an American Cancer Society event on June 9, 2009, at the state Capitol.  (6/9/2009)

State Rep. Paul Opsommer, at right, and Gov. Jennifer Granholm, left, this week participated in a bill-signing ceremony for a new law that helps protect waste haulers and utility workers. Carole Ely, pictured at left, was instrumental in getting the bill passed. Steve Reed with Granger also participated in the ceremony. The law is the first of its kind in the country.  (6/5/2009)

State Rep. Paul Opsommer today took the oath of office as a state representative in the Michigan House, starting his second term. Michigan Supreme Court Justice Michael Cavanagh administered the oath at a ceremony in the state Capitol. Joining Opsommer are, from left, his son, Matthew; daughter-in-law, Christina; and wife, Barbara.  (1/14/2009)

State Rep. Paul Opsommer, at right, and Sen. Roger Kahn, left, meet with Scouting leaders in Lansing on Wednesday. The Boy Scouts are seeking legislative help in the creation of a fund-raising license plate for Scouting, and provided testimony to the Transportation Committee.  (11/13/2008)

A bipartisan package of bills encouraging the creation of IGCC renaissance zones and enhanced oil production technology was the emphasis of a Jan. 22, 2008 news conference at the Capitol with Rep. Opsommer. The legislation would encourage domestic energy production in Michigan to help reduce our dependence on foreign oil, as well as to help create local energy, fuel, and jobs for the state.  (7/7/2008)

On March 25, 2007, Rep. Opsommer, second from right, took part in a Voice of Democracy event in Fowler. Created in 1947 by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Voice of Democracy scholarship program is an audio-essay contest for high school students in grades 9-12 that annually provides more than $3 million in scholarships.  (7/7/2008)

Rep. Opsommer, at right, takes part in a Clinton County Habitat for Humanity groundbreaking ceremony on Dec. 8, 2007. (7/7/2008)

Rep. Opsommer talks with area residents at an American Cancer Society event on June 13, 2007, at the state Capitol. (7/7/2008)

U.S. Army Sergeant Major David M. Marshall of St. Johns, second from left, received a special legislative tribute on May 28 from state Rep. Paul Opsommer and Sen. Alan Cropsey for his courage, sacrifice and commitment while serving in Afghanistan. Marshall filled many noteworthy leadership roles while serving in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Also pictured is Marshall’s wife, Kelly Marshall, who is a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. (5/28/2008)

State Rep. Paul Opsommer, left, stands with Keith Granger, chief executive officer of Granger, on the House floor Tuesday night prior to Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s State of the State address. Opsommer invited Granger as his guest for the speech. During her State of the State address, Granholm discussed the use of renewable energy. Granger has several electric generation stations in Michigan where recovered landfill gas is used to fuel engine generators that produce “green” energy onsite.  (1/31/2008)

State Rep. Paul Opsommer, left, and Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Mitch Irwin this week unveiled an initiative to promote and strengthen Michigan's agriculture industry. Two dozen government buildings in Lansing will now offer Michigan apples for sale as part of a partnership between Select Michigan, Michigan Apple Committee, which is headquartered in DeWitt, and the Michigan Commission for the Blind Business Enterprise Program. (4/20/2007)

State Rep. Paul Opsommer being sworn in. (1/10/2007)