Rep. Steil offered the following resolution:

            House Resolution No. 270.

            A resolution to memorialize the United States Senate to enact the President's economic stimulus package.

            Whereas, The economy is the key to our nation's health and prosperity. Escalating energy costs, global strife, the nationwide drop in home values, and other forces largely beyond our control, however, have fractured many of the pillars of our nation's financial stability. In response to this challenge, the President has recently presented the United States Congress with an economic stimulus package designed to restore hope in the strength our economy; and

            Whereas, Clearly, rapid action on the President's economic stimulus package is critical to its success. Countless numbers of job providers and hard-working men and women have been hit by the downturn of the economy. In fact, nearly every facet of our society has been negatively impacted by the decline in the marketplace. This economic shot in the arm is vital to our nation, and the State of Michigan in particular; and

            Whereas, The centerpiece of the President's economic stimulus package is a significant tax rebate. Combined with targeted business incentives and other measures to stimulate the economy and aid those adjusting to the challenges of the new economy, this package offers hope and opportunity at a time in which it is desperately needed. Indeed, fast action is necessary to restore confidence and spur spending and investment; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we hereby memorialize the United States Senate to enact the President's economic stimulus package; and be it further

            Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.