Senators Nofs, Proos and Horn offered the following resolution:

            Senate Resolution No. 84.

A resolution of tribute offered to honor Greg White upon the completion of his term on the Michigan Public Service Commission.

            Whereas, It is a great pleasure to extend this expression of our thanks and appreciation to Greg White for his longstanding commitment to public service and outstanding leadership on the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC); and

            Whereas, Commissioner White has provided expert testimony before the United States Congress, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board, and the Michigan Legislature concerning energy supply, energy utilities, electric transmission, nuclear power, and telecommunications; and

            Whereas, Commissioner White serves on several committees of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, was a member of the Board of Directors of the Organization of PJM States, Inc., is Chair of the Board of Directors of the National Regulatory Research Institute, and is a member of the Eastern Interconnection States Planning Council; and

            Whereas, Prior to his appointment by Governor Granholm, Commissioner White served as an Executive Assistant and Special Assistant for MPSC Commissioners and served as the Legislative Liaison for the MPSC, representing the MPSC with expertise before the Michigan Legislature and the U.S. Congress on matters of energy, utilities, telecommunications, and the motor carrier industries; and

            Whereas, Commissioner White's vision, integrity, and intelligence have earned him well-deserved recognition and our deepest appreciation; and

            Whereas, We wish Greg the best of health, happiness, and success in all his future endeavors; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate, That we offer this expression of our highest tribute to honor Greg White upon the completion of his term on the Michigan Public Service Commission; and be it further

            Resolved, That a copy of this resolution by transmitted to Greg White as a token of our esteem.