Reps. Barrett, Faris, Greig, Heise, Hooker, Howrylak, Kelly and Maturen offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 227.

            A resolution to recognize the Michigan Air National Guard's 217th Air Operations Group.

            Whereas, The 217th Air Operations Group of the 110th Attack Wing was formed on April 1, 2009, and immediately provided support for its state and nation both at home and abroad; and

Whereas, The citizen airmen of the 217th have served with distinction in Operation Juniper Micron, Operation Odyssey Dawn, Operation United Assistance, Operation Enduring Freedom, the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Recovery, and numerous training events answering the call for more than 66,700 man-days of active duty service to their community, state, and nation; and

Whereas, The professionalism, diligence, and selfless service evidenced by the citizen airmen of the 217th have earned a reputation for excellence that reflects great credit upon themselves, the Michigan Air National Guard, and the state of Michigan; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body recognize the Michigan Air National Guard's 217th Air Operations Group. We congratulate the citizen airmen of the 217th on their many achievements and express our gratitude for their continued service to the people of Michigan.