CONGRESSMAN VERN EHLERS MICHIGAN'S 3RD DISTRICT

2010 NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award - Congressman Ehlers is presented the National Federation of Independent Businesses' Guardian of Small Business Award for his work during the 111th Congress in support of small businesses. pledge icon - Judy Walton, Forest Hills Northern HS - Judy Walton, a teacher at Forest Hills Northern High School, meets with Congressman Ehlers in his Washington office. Walton participated in a week-long educational fellowship with the Historian of the U.S. House of Representatives. (July 27, 2010) ALA Advocacy Day - Congressman Ehlers speaks at the American Library Association's Advocacy Day Rally on June 29, 2010. 2010 American Library Association rally - Congressman Ehlers speaks at the American Library Association's Advocacy Day Rally on June 29, 2010. FFA Students from Lowell - Students with the Lowell chapter of Future Farmers of America meet Congressman Ehlers at his Washington office. 2010 Congressional Art Competition winner - Congressman Ehlers meets with Kaoma Kapufi (right), winner of the 2010 Third District Congressional Art Competition. taxpayer advocate - taxpayer advocate Sig - sig Catherine Cooper, CRC Office of Social Justice - Catherine B. Cooper of the Christian Reformed Church of North America's Office of Social Justice meets with Congressman Ehlers in his Washington office. speak out - logo america speaking out - logo Vern Head Shot - Local Realtors - Local realtors meet with with Congressman Ehlers in his Washington office. Poetry Out Loud winner Lauren Trieber - Congressman Ehlers meets with Michigan Poetry Out Loud winner Lauren Trieber, from Forest Hills Central HS. Lauren was in Washington for the Poetry Out Loud national competition on April 26, 2010. Speaking with a reporter - Congressman Ehlers speaks with a reporter in the House Radio and TV Gallery Speaking with a reporter - Congressman Ehlers speaks with a Fox News reporter in the House Radio and TV Gallery on May 6, 2010. Home Star Press Conference - Congressman Ehlers, along with Congressmen Welch, Markey, and Waxman, participate in a press conference following the House passage of a bill authorizing the Home Star program. Life EMS Star of Life Dan Degen - Congressman Ehlers meets with Life EMS 2010 Star of Life award winner Dan Degen in Washington. Spirit of Enterprise Award - Congressman Ehlers receives the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's "Spirit of Enterprise" award from US Chamber President Tom Donohue. GVSU President Hass and Vice President McLogan - Grand Valley State University President Thomas Haas (left) and Vice President for University Relations Matt McLogan meet with Congressman Ehlers at his Washington, D.C. office on November 18, 2009. Tea Party of West Michigan - Representative from the organization Tea Party of West Michigan meet with Congressman Ehlers in his Washington office on November 5, 2009. Chancellor Angela Merkle - Congressman Ehlers speaks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel following her address to a Joint Session of Congress on November 3, 2009. Angels in Adoption '09 Winners - Congressman Ehlers meets with Congressional Angels in Adoption award winners Robert and Caroline Deppe of Wayland on November 2, 2009. Ryan Van Antwerp - Congressman Ehlers meets with local student Ryan Van Antwerp. Ryan served as a Congressional Page for six months in 2009. Cam Davis - Congressman Ehlers meets with Cam Davis, the Senior Advisor on Great Lakes Issues to the EPA Administrator, on September 30, 2009. Bob Dole - Congressman Ehlers meets with former Senator Bob Dole at the U.S. Capitol on September 24, 2009. MI Community Service Commission - Congressman Ehlers meets with members of the Michigan Community Service Commission at his Washington office on September 15, 2009. Don and Lynne Hilton - Gaines Township Supervisor Don Hilton, and his wife, Lynne, meet with Congressman Ehlers in his Washington Office on September 10, 2009. Ionia Sheriff Dwain Dennis - Congressman Ehlers meets with Ionia County Sheriff Dwain Dennis on July 9, 2009. Colin Powell - Congressman Ehlers meets with former Secretary of State Colin Powell on Capitol Hill on July 9, 2009. Veronica Kirin - Congressman Ehlers takes a photo with Veronica Kirin in the Capitol Rotunda on June 25, 2009. Kirin was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for extensive volunteer work in West Michigan and around the country. Renewable Energy Expo - Congressman Ehlers attends a renewable energy and environmental efficiency expo on Capitol Hill on May 14, 2009. Grand Rapids Realtors - Congressman Ehlers meets with realtors from the Grand Rapids area on May 13, 2009. Steelcase - Congressman Ehlers meets with Brian Cloyd of Steelcase on May 5, 2009. Steelcase manufactured the filing cabinets built into every Congressional office in the Rayburn House Office Building in the early 1960s. The company’s brand is found on several other pieces of furniture around the Capitol campus, as well. Australian Officials - Congressman Ehlers meets with Bruce Billson, member of the Australian Parliament, and Elizabeth Willis of the Australian Embassy on April 22, 2009. Spirit of Enterprise Award '09 - U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Tom Donohue presents Congressman Ehlers with a 2009 Spirit of Enterprise Award. Bread for the World - Congressman Ehlers and Bishop Mark Van Koevering hold up a map of Africa on January 22, 2009. Bishop Van Koevering is a former West Michigan resident who now works with the organization Bread for the World in Mozambique. NAM Award - Congressman Vern Ehlers accepts the NAM Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence from Grand Rapids-based Carter Products President Peter Perez on January 16, 2009. Ionia Post Office Dedication 4 - Congressman Ehlers helps dedicate the Ionia Post Office in honor of local Civil War hero Alonzo Woodruff during a ceremony on October 27, 2008. Ionia Post Office Dedication 3 - Congressman Ehlers helps dedicate the Ionia Post Office in honor of local Civil War hero Alonzo Woodruff during a ceremony on October 27, 2008. Ionia Post Office Dedication 2 - Congressman Ehlers helps dedicate the Ionia Post Office in honor of local Civil War hero Alonzo Woodruff during a ceremony on October 27, 2008. Ionia Post Office Dedication 1 - Congressman Ehlers helps dedicate the Ionia Post Office in honor of local Civil War hero Alonzo Woodruff during a ceremony on October 27, 2008. United Bank of Michigan - Congressman Ehlers meets with officials from United Bank of Michigan at his Washington office on September 25, 2009. Mayor Heartwell & GR City Flag - Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell poses with Congressman Ehlers in front of the City of Grand Rapids' flag, which hangs outside of Congressman Ehlers Washington office. Tire Pressure Check - Congressman Ehlers helps check tire pressure on vehicles in the House of Representatives parking garage on July 30, 2008. The event was designed to raise awareness that properly inflated tires improve fuel efficiency. Coalition for Science Funding Event - University of Michigan graduate student Rebecca Veeneman explains her research into wireless integrated Microsystems to Congressman Vernon Ehlers at an event hosted by the Coalition for National Science Funding on Capitol Hill. '08 Art Competition Winner Justine Dillenbeck - Congressman Ehlers meets 2008 Third District Congressional Art Competition winner Justine Dillenbeck during her visit to Washington, D.C. on June 25, 2008. Her artwork, titled "Orca," hung in the Capitol for one year. Belding Middle School - Congressman Ehlers meets with teachers and staff from Belding Middle School at his Washington office on June 19, 2008. Cedar Springs HS Close Up Trip '08 - Students from Cedar Springs High School meet Congressman Ehlers in Washington on May 7, 2008. Wolverine World Wide - Ron Woznick and Ted Gedra of Rockford-based Wolverine World Wide meet with Congressman Ehlers at his Washington office on May 6, 2008. Charles White - Congressman Ehlers meets with Forest Hills Central student Charles White. White was in Washington to compete in the national finals of the 2008 Poetry Out Loud competition on April 29, 2008. Andy Card - Congressman Ehlers speaks with former White House Chief of Staff Andy Card after a meeting in the U.S. Capitol on April 24, 2008. Spirit of Enterprise Award - U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Tom Donohue presents Congressman Ehlers with a 2008 Spirit of Enterprise Award on April 9, 2008. Barry County Commission on Aging - Congressman Ehlers visits the Barry County Commission on Aging to speak with constituents about the economic stimulus package on March 18, 2008. Ionia County Commission on Aging - Congressman Ehlers speaks to people at the Ionia County Commission on Aging about the economic stimulus package on March 18, 2008. Herschel Walker - Congressman Ehlers is introduced to football legend and childrens' health advocate Herschel Walker in the U.S. Capitol. Bill Gates - Congressman Ehlers meets philanthropist and Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates after he testified to the Science and Technology Committee on March 12, 2008. Telephone Town Hall - Congressman Ehlers conducts a telephone town hall with constituents on February 12, 2008. Vern and Shelley - Congressman Ehlers is a frequent guest on the WGVU Morning Show with Shelley Irwin. He is pictured during a visit to the WGVU studios on January 8, 2008. Gerald Ford Stamp - A stamp honoring President Gerald R. Ford is unveiled at the Gerald Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids on August 31, 2007. Vern in Lake Odessa - Congressman Ehlers meets with Lake Odessa village officials on August 30, 2007. MSU President Lou Anna Simon - Congressman Ehlers meets with Michigan State University President Lou Anna Simon in his Washington office on July 13, 2007. ALA in Washington '07 - Congressman Ehlers helps the American Librarian Association (ALA) promote literacy and learning through reading at a book mobile event on Capitol Hill during the ALA’s national convention in Washington, D.C. GRPS Citywide Student Council Trip '07 - Students from Grand Rapids Public Schools' Citywide Student Council meet with Congressman Ehlers during their trip to Washington on June 12, 2007. Great Lakes Story Contest - Congressman Ehlers speaks at a press conference announcing the Great Lakes Story Contest at John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids on May 30, 2007. Great Lakes Story Contest Interview - WGVU reporter Kurt Steiner interviews Congressman Ehlers at John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids on May 30, 2007. Congressman Ehlers was at the zoo to announce the Great Lakes Story Contest, which sought to gather stories of peoples' experiences with the lakes. Zion Christian HS Visit '07 - Students from Zion Christian High School meet with Congressman Ehlers in his Washington office on May 15, 2007. Cedar Springs HS Close Up Trip '07 - Students from Cedar Springs High School meet with Congressman Ehlers during their Close Up trip to Washington, D.C. on May 10, 2007. Union HS Close Up Trip '07 - Close Up students from Union High School meet with Congressman Ehlers at his Washington, D.C. office on May 2, 2007. John Bolton - Congressman Vern Ehlers speaks with former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton following a meeting on Capitol Hill on April 26, 2007. Exiting Air Force One - Congressman Ehlers exits Air Force One after traveling with President Bush to Grand Rapids on April 20, 2007. South Christian High School Students 07 - Congressman Ehlers meets with students visiting Washington from South Christian High School on April 18, 2007. Byron Center High School Students - Congressman Ehlers meets in Washington with students from Byron Center High School on April 18, 2007. Ehlers Award Winner - Congressman Ehlers presents the Vernon Ehlers award to Michigan State University journalism student Scott Cendrowski. Rosenthal and Ehlers Award Winners - Rosenthal Award winner Nate Knapper of Calvin College and Vernon Ehlers Award winner Scott Cendrowski accept their awards from Congressman Ehlers. NYLC - Sarah Baughman - Congressman Ehlers poses with Sarah Baughman, a junior at Lowell High School, who was in Washington participating in the National Youth Leadership Conference. Counting Votes - Congressman Ehlers, with colleague Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., were two of the "tally clerks" who counted the ballots for the election of the Speaker of the House during the first day of session for the 110th Congress. 110th Congress swearing in - Members of the 110th Congress are sworn into office by newly elected Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. on January 4, 2007 Michigan Credit Union League - Congressman Ehlers meets with members of the Michigan Credit Union League in his Washington office. Disability Advocates speech - Congressman Ehlers speaks about public transportation issues to the group Disability Advocates of Kent County on February 22, 2010. Asian Carp Meeting - 2 - Congressman Ehlers and Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox host an informational town hall meeting on Asian carp at the Gerald R. Ford Museum in Grand Rapids on February 22, 2010 Asian Carp Meeting - Congressman Ehlers and Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox host an informational town hall meeting on Asian carp at the Gerald R. Ford Museum in Grand Rapids on February 22, 2010 Retirement Announcement - Congressman Ehlers, accompanied by his wife Johanna, announces his retirement during a press conference on February 9, 2010 at the Gerald R. Ford Federal Building in Grand Rapids. Buzz Aldrin - Congressman Ehlers speaks with Apollo 11 astronaut and advocate of space exploration Buzz Aldrin at a meeting in the U.S. Capitol on Sept. 10, 2009. Asian Carp - Two Asian carp are displayed during a hearing of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, of which Congressman Ehlers is a member. Being an American Essay Contest '10 (1) - Congressman Ehlers meets Hannah Deindorfer at a Capitol Hill reception honoring this year's finalists of the Being An American essay contest. Hannah, a student at Saranac High School, is a finalist in the contest. Being an American Essay Contest '10 - Congressman Ehlers meets Hannah Deindorfer at a Capitol Hill reception honoring this year's finalists of the Being An American essay contest. Hannah, a student at Saranac High School, is a finalist in the contest. Rockford Middle School 2 - Congressman Ehlers poses for a photo with students from Rockford Middle School during their visit to Washington, D.C. Rockford Middle School - Congressman Ehlers speaks to a group of students from Rockford Middle School 2010 Census - Photo Credit: U.S. Census Bureau, Public Information Office Council of Michigan Foundations - Congressman Ehlers meets with members of the Council of Michigan Foundations at his Washington, DC office. Great Lakes interview - A reporter interviews Congressman Ehlers about Great Lakes protection at GVSU's Annis Water Resources Institute. Capitol steps - Congressman Ehlers exits the U.S. Capitol. Get the Lead Out speech - Congressman Ehlers speaks about lead remediation efforts in Grand Rapids in an event on Calder Plaza. Reading to kids - Congressman Ehlers reads to young students in Grand Rapids. University Prep Academy dedication - Congressman Ehlers helps dedicate the opening of GRPS University Prep Academy by raising a U.S. flag flown during the inauguration of President Obama. Coca Cola tour - Congressman Ehlers tours the Grand Rapids Coca-Cola bottling and distribution facility. Disability Advocates speech - Congressman Ehlers speaks about public transportation issues to Disability Advocates of Kent County. Ehlers, Cox in Asian carp forum - Congressman Ehlers and Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox participate in a forum on Asian carp. MCLU - MCLU