The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 381.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Marilyn Lane.
Whereas, On the occasion of her retirement from the Michigan House of Representatives, the members of this legislative body deem it a great honor to congratulate Representative Marilyn Lane after six years of service; and
Whereas, As a business development officer and mayor, Marilyn Lane worked to help attract investment, grow businesses, and create jobs in the Thirty-first District, even before she was elected to the House of Representatives in 2010. She also served as vice chair of the Macomb Charter Commission and found time to serve charitable organizations such as Women Build-Habitat for Humanity, the Clinton Township Optimist Club, and the Henry Ford Macomb Hospital Ambassador Club; and
Whereas, Representative Lane served with dedication and distinction as minority vice chair of the committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and Roads and Economic Development. She served on many other committees during her tenure, including Regulatory Reform; Energy Policy; Elections and Ethics; Local, Intergovernmental, and Regional Affairs; and Families, Children, and Seniors. Representative Lane has faithfully championed a range of issues including road funding, child autism, education, and economic development; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of gratitude to commend and thank the Honorable Marilyn Lane as she concludes her service to the Michigan House of Representatives; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Lane as evidence of our esteem and best wishes.