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

            House Resolution No. 422.

            A resolution of tribute for the Honorable John Bizon, M.D.

            Whereas, It is a privilege to extend the congratulations of this legislative body to Representative John Bizon, M.D., as he completes four productive years in the House of Representatives. Representative Bizon’s talent, experience, and hard work have contributed to the development of sound policies in Michigan. His commitment to the legislative process has benefited not only the constituents of the Sixty-second District, but the whole of our state’s citizenry; and

            Whereas, John Bizon joined the Legislature in 2014, bringing with him a wealth of experience. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and his Doctor of Medicine from Wayne State University. Apart from being in medical practice in Battle Creek for almost 40 years, Representative Bizon is a U.S. Air Force veteran, a volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America, and the former president of the Calhoun County Medical Society; and

            Whereas, In his two terms in the House, Representative Bizon has been a strong advocate for Michigan’s families and young people. Pursuing solutions to the state’s rising healthcare costs, he championed pharmaceutical initiatives to increase access to innovative treatments that are more affordable for patients. He was also responsible for legislation that gives troubled youth a fresh start through their graduation from the Michigan Youth ChalleNGe Academy. He served with dedication and distinction as a member of the Health Policy Committee, Appropriations Committee, as well as serving as chair of the Military and Veterans Affairs and vice chair of the Community Colleges Appropriations subcommittees; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable John Bizon, M.D., for his notable contributions to this legislative body and to our state; and be it further

            Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Bizon as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes as he moves onto the Senate.