Reps. Miller, Acciavatti, Wojno, Bieda, Accavitti, Meisner and Drolet offered the following resolution:

            House Resolution No. 175.

            A resolution to express support for the Southeast Michigan WIRED project's designation for a grant through the United States Department of Labor.

            Whereas, Our state has a well-documented need for new initiatives to stimulate economic development and the creation of jobs. Michigan's transition to the new challenges and opportunities before our state and nation depends upon a commitment to embracing new technologies; and

            Whereas, In response to this need for new ideas and strategies, the Detroit Regional Economic Partnership and the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce have worked with members of the community to develop a grant application to the United States Department of Labor. This grant, Southeast Michigan WIRED, recognizes the importance of technology in economic development in a wide range of industries and activities; and

            Whereas, The Governor's designation of the Southeast Michigan WIRED proposal for the state is an expression of the great value this project holds for the metropolitan area and our entire state; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we express support for the Southeast Michigan WIRED project's designation for a grant through the United States Department of Labor; and be it further

            Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to United States Department of Labor.