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

            House Resolution No. 461.

            A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Tom McMillin.

            Whereas, The members of this legislative body rightly credit and offer gratitude to Representative McMillin for his work in the Legislature. He has passionately and faithfully served this chamber, the residents of the Forty-fifth District, and the people across the state of Michigan in his efforts as a legislator; and

            Whereas, Tom McMillin received a degree in accounting and economics from the University of Michigan and is a certified public accountant. He has experience as chief financial officer for an array of corporate clients and as a business owner. Prior to joining the Legislature, he served on the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and as a city council member and mayor of Auburn Hills. He is also an active member of the Rochester Chamber of Commerce; and

            Whereas, Since his initial election in 2008, Representative McMillin has committed himself to working toward limited and transparent government that retains individual liberties. He has led by example on the issue of financial transparency by posting the salaries, benefits, and expenditures of his office. In this legislative body, he served as chair of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and the Oversight Committee and also as a member of the Education, Financial Liability Reform, and Regulatory Reform committees; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we thank and recognize the Honorable Tom McMillin for his service to this chamber and the entire state; and be it further

            Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Representative McMillin as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes for his future endeavors.