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

            House Resolution No. 509.

            A resolution for the Honorable Aldo Vagnozzi.

            Whereas, It is with great appreciation for his hard work and dedication over the past 6years that we extend accolades to Aldo Vagnozzi.  This tireless public servant has contributed greatly to his constituents in Farmington Hills at both the local and state levels; and

            Whereas, A native of Roseto, Italy, Representative Vagnozzi came to this country and built a life that exemplifies the American Dream.  After earning a bachelor's degree in journalism from Wayne State University he embarked upon a career as editor of Detroit Labor News and of AFL-CIO News.  He became the first directly elected mayor of Farmington Hills, serving in that capacity for 5 years.  Prior to his election to this office, he served as a member of the city council and the school board.  Moreover, he held the position of chair of the Nineteenth Democratic Congressional District; and

            Whereas, Elected to the House of Representatives in 2002, Representative Vagnozzi worked closely in the budget process as a member of the House Appropriations Committee and as chair of the subcommittee handling the budget for the Department of History Arts, and Libraries.  He was also vice-chair of the subcommittee on Fiscal Oversight and School Aid and Education.  He has served the citizens of the Thirty-seventh District with distinction; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Aldo Vagnozzi for his notable contributions to this legislative body; and be it further

            Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Vagnozzi as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.