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

            House Resolution No. 501.

            A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Fulton Sheen.

            Whereas, As he completes his service with the House of Representatives, it is most appropriate to salute Fulton Sheen and to thank him for his contributions to this legislative body. His belief in our system of self-government and concerns for residents of the Eighty-eighth District have been evident throughout his tenure as a lawmaker; and

            Whereas, A graduate of Western Michigan University, Representative Sheen has owned his own business and been actively involved in financial planning as a licensed financial advisor and Certified Financial Officer. He is committed to a number of organizations that involve families and young people, including the Allegan County Strong Families/Safe Children Council, the Literacy Tutoring Project, and the Boy Scouts of America, Gerald R. Ford Council. He is also Court Appointed Special Advocate for the Child. With his experience in these endeavors, Representative Sheen contributed significantly to the workings of the legislature; and

            Whereas, Representative Sheen has used his expansive community and business experience to the benefit of the residents of Allegan County as well as all the people of Michigan through his work on the House Committees on Families and Children's Services; Senior Health, Security, and Retirement, and Tax Policy; which he chaired during the Ninety-third Legislature; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this resolution to commend and thank the Honorable Fulton Sheen for his many contributions to the people of Michigan over the past 6 years; and be it further

            Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Sheen as evidence of our esteem.