house resolution no.333

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

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Kathy Crawford.

Whereas, It is with great appreciation that we thank Representative Kathy Crawford for her service with the Michigan House of Representatives over the past six years. Representative Crawford was first elected in 2014 and represented the people of the Thirty-eighth District, comprising parts of Oakland County, including Lyon Township, Novi Township, the city of Novi, the city of South Lyon, the city of Walled Lake, and part of the city of Northville. Over the past three terms, she has served her district and all of Michigan with integrity and honor; and

Whereas, Representative Crawford brought years of political expertise and community experience to her work in the Legislature. Prior to being elected in 2014, Representative Crawford served as a member of the Novi City Council and the Oakland County Commission. She has also held a number of other public service and community positions, including serving on the Novi Pavilion Shores Conservancy, Novi Library Fundraising Committee, Novi Retirees Association, and American Business Women’s Association. In addition, her professional experience in the field of aging as one of the founders of the Michigan Association of Senior Centers contributed to her valuable perspective on a number of legislative issues to the benefit of her constituents and all the people of Michigan; and

Whereas, During her time in the Legislature, Representative Crawford served on several committees, including Health Policy, Regulatory Reform, Workforce and Talent Development, Education Reform, and Local Government and Municipal Finance, and served as chair of Families, Children and Seniors, and majority vice chair of Local Government. Representative Crawford has sponsored a wide range of bills and initiatives, with a particular focus on the needs of the elderly population; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Kathy Crawford for her notable contributions to this legislative body and to our state; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Crawford as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.