house Resolution No.334

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

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Brian K. Elder.

Whereas, For serving this legislative body with great dedication, we commend and thank Representative Brian Elder. During his tenure, he has worked for the betterment of this chamber and the lives of residents of the Ninety-sixth District, including Bay City and Essexville along with Bangor, Frankenlust, Hampton, Kawkawlin, Merritt, Monitor, and Portsmouth townships in Bay County; and

Whereas, Prior to his election to the House, Representative Elder attended Wayne State University and the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law. After graduation, he began practicing law in mid-Michigan and still owns a law practice in the state. Representative Elder served eight years on the Bay County Commission, including a period as chair; and

Whereas, Representative Elder was first elected to this chamber in 2016. He has served as the minority vice chair of the House Agriculture Committee. He has also served on the Energy Policy, Military and Veterans Affairs, and Judiciary committees, as well as the Michigan Law Revision Commission. Representative Elder has advocated for policies to protect and support Michigan workers and was co-founder and chair of the Michigan Legislative Labor Caucus; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Brian K. Elder 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 Elder as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.