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Committee backs bill to name stretch of Rochester Road for former U.S. Rep. William S. Broomfield
Summary
House Bill 4,105 was reported with recommendation after family members, museum staff and others testified in support of naming a segment of Rochester Road for William S. Broomfield.
Representative Tisdale presented House Bill 4,105 to name a portion of Rochester Road from Tinkham Road to M-59 the William S. Broomfield Memorial Highway. Supporters described Broomfield’s long public-service career at state and federal levels and noted local archival holdings at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm.
"This is a fitting tribute to a man who devoted nearly five decades of his life to public service at both the state and federal levels," Representative Tisdale said, summarizing sponsors' reasons for the designation. Pat McKay, manager of the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, said the museum houses Broomfield family papers and preserves his local legacy. Multiple family members also provided brief testimony by Zoom in support.
Representative Brock moved to report House Bill 4,105 with recommendation. The clerk's roll call recorded 15 yes, 0 no, 0 pass; the motion prevailed and the bill was reported with recommendation.
Testimony emphasized Broomfield’s military service, long legislative career and local roots. Supporters said the renaming would provide a permanent local reminder of his life and record of public service. Funding for signage or installation was not discussed in committee testimony.
