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

            House Resolution No. 516.

            A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Robert Douglas Trezise, former member of the House of Representatives.

            Whereas, The members of this legislative body and many others in state government were saddened to learn of the passing of Robert Douglas Trezise, who served his community, our state, and this nation in many capacities throughout his unselfish life. Those who worked with him will always remember him as a model of the highest standards of public service and a man of abundant warmth, wit, and intellect; and

            Whereas, A native of the U.P., born in Ironwood and a graduate of Wakefield High School, Doug Trezise, like so many of his generation, went off at a tender age to serve his country during World War II. After his service in Europe with the Signal Corps, he came home to pursue his education at Michigan State University and build a life that centered on his beloved family and doing things for others; and

            Whereas, In his adopted hometown of Owosso, Doug Trezise became a leader in numerous civic initiatives, eventually serving in elective posts on the Owosso City Council and the Shiawassee County Board of Supervisors. In 1970, he was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where he distinguished himself during his 2 terms as a thoughtful and effective lawmaker, especially in the areas of taxation and local government operations. Following his legislative work, he served our state as Deputy State Treasurer. In this role, as with his wide-ranging duties on various boards, Doug Trezise came to enjoy the trust and respect of people from all political backgrounds as a man of integrity and unselfishness. This example shall long benefit our state; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our highest tribute to honor the memory of Robert Douglas Trezise, a member of this legislative body from 1971 to 1974 and Deputy State Treasurer from 1975 to 1990; and be it further

            Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Trezise family as evidence of our lasting esteem for his memory.