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

            House Resolution No. 462.  

            A resolution of tribute for the Honorable David Nathan.

            Whereas, It is with great respect and gratitude for his service to the people of his district, as well as the entire state, that we honor David Nathan as he retires from the House of Representatives. His selfless dedication to his constituents in the city of Detroit during difficult times has been noted and admired by this legislative body; and

            Whereas, A lifelong resident of Detroit, David Nathan has made it his mission to support and give back to his community. He has served as a precinct delegate, the vice-president of the Grandmont Community Association, a Detroit public schools parent volunteer, a police cadet, and a little league coach.  As the owner of a Detroit real estate company, Nathan’s Choice Realty, he is constantly promoting the city he loves. In 2009, he started the David E. Nathan's Community Network which was instrumental in opening new computer labs in the city. In 2009 and 2010, he helped deliver holiday turkeys to Detroit families hard hit by economic difficulties; and

            Whereas, Following his election to the House of Representatives in 2008, Representative Nathan channeled his energy into empowering Detroit residents and strengthening Detroit’s schools and infrastructure. As a freshman legislator, he was appointed chair of the House Subcommittee on Academic Emergencies and vice chair of the Urban Policy Committee. While serving on the Energy and Technology Committee, the Regulatory Reform Committee, and the Financial Services Committee, he was counted on by his colleagues to ask insightful questions and provide constructive commentary on pending legislation. Notably, Representative Nathan was named Legislator of the Year by the Property Management Association of Michigan; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute and gratitude to salute Representative David Nathan as he concludes his tenure with this legislative body; and be it further

            Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Nathan as a testament of our respect and good wishes.