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

            House Resolution No. 376.

            A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Paul Clemente.

            Whereas, It is a privilege to honor Representative Paul Clemente as his time in the Michigan House of Representatives comes to an end. His service and leadership in this legislative body will be sorely missed; and

            Whereas, Paul Clemente brought a wealth of knowledge and business experience to the Michigan Legislature. A graduate of the University of Michigan-Dearborn, he returned home to the Downriver district to build a career. It is here that his business background and financial expertise developed and flourished as manager and co-owner of the family business founded by his parents and working as a certified public accountant; and

            Whereas, Representative Clemente was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2010, where he worked tirelessly on behalf of the citizens of the Fourteenth District. His background in accounting and small business paid dividends for his work on the Financial Services, Insurance, and Tax Policy committees. During his time in the Legislature, Representative Clemente pursued policies that advanced the economic well-being of Michiganders, made Michigan more attractive to new businesses, improved fiscal accountability, reformed state school funding, and honored and supported our veterans; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Paul Clemente for his service and contributions to this legislative body; and be it further

            Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Clemente as evidence of our esteem and best wishes.