senate Resolution No.156

Senator Shirkey offered the following resolution:

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Peter J. Lucido.

Whereas, It is a pleasure to recognize Peter Lucido as he concludes his service in the Michigan Senate. Senator Lucido served the people of this state, especially his constituents in the Eighth District in Macomb County, with great passion over the last two years; and

Whereas, Senator Lucido holds degrees from Macomb Community College, Oakland University, Central Michigan University, and the Detroit College of Law and has been a practicing attorney for over 30 years. His commitment to the well-being of his community long predates his time in Lansing. He founded and publishes Macomb Now Magazine and has been a member of numerous local service organizations and boards, including the Kiwanis Club of Shelby Golden K and the Knights of Columbus. His dedication to the community earned him induction into the Macomb Hall of Fame; and

Whereas, Elected to the Senate in 2018 after serving two terms in the Michigan House of Representatives, Senator Lucido used his legal expertise to work hard for his constituents and the people of this state. He served as Majority Caucus Whip and chair of the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee and the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. He was vice chair of the Oversight Committee and an active member of the Elections Committee. In addition to his standing committee assignments, he was a member of the Michigan Law Revision Commission, the Attorney General's Elder Abuse Taskforce, the Michigan Commission on Uniform State Laws, and the Criminal Justice Policy Commission. He sponsored several criminal justice bills, including legislation to raise the age of who is considered an adult in the criminal justice system; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Peter J. Lucido 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 Senator Lucido as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.