The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

            House Resolution No. 487.

            A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Joe Hune.

            Whereas, The members of this legislative body join with the people of the Forty-seventh District in congratulating Representative Joe Hune as he completes 6 years of service. He brought knowledge of agricultural and housing issues to Lansing, which served the legislature well as it has grappled with these issues, and others, of vital importance to the people of Michigan; and

            Whereas, At a young age, Joe Hune gained experience in the legislative process when he served as a page in the House of Representatives and as a journal clerk, acquiring the arcane knowledge of legislative rules and procedures. With this background, it should be no surprise that Joe Hune won election to the House of Representatives in 2002. His constituents returned him to Lansing 2 more times, where Representative Hune exercised his judgment in the Committee on Insurance, including his tenure as the chair during the Ninety-third Legislature, and the committees on government operations and health policy; and

            Whereas, Joe Hune has compiled an admirable record of public service in the Michigan State Legislature and in civic and professional groups in his community. His example of working to improve his community and state will inspire others, and we are pleased to honor Representative Joe Hune on this occasion; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we honor Representative Joe Hune as he concludes his service with the Michigan House of Representatives; and be it further

            Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Hune as evidence of our esteem.