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

            House Resolution No. 336.

            A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Ruth Ann Jamnick.

            Whereas, Ruth Ann Jamnick has been a well-respected member of the House of Representatives.  A native of Ypsilanti, she brought to the Legislature years of practical political experience in the art of governing.  Having served for 22 years on the Ypsilanti Township Board, including seven terms as Township Treasurer, Ruth Ann Jamnick was extremely knowledgeable about the concerns and cares of her constituents.   She was also deeply committed to local causes as the Chair of the Washtenaw United Way, Chair of the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Urban Area Transportation Group, and Vice President of the Michigan Townships Association; and

            Whereas, Throughout her three terms in the House of Representatives, Ruth Ann Jamnick attained numerous leadership positions. During the Ninety-second Legislature, she served as the Vice Chair of the House Local Government and Urban Affairs Committee, the a member of the House Committee on Transportation, as well as the Chair of the House Democratic Women’s Leadership Caucus.  Well regarded by her friends across the political aisle, Representative Jamnick was appointed by the Speaker in 2001 to co-chair a bipartisan work group studying manufactured housing reform and in 2004 to the National Conference of State Legislatures’ Redistricting and Elections Committee; and

Whereas, Over the course of her career in the House of Representatives, Ruth Ann Jamnick sponsored 128 pieces of legislation. Reflecting her ability to work with her Republican colleagues, she sponsored 12 Public Acts, including a measure allowing townships’ input in setting speed limits; and now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of respect to the Honorable Ruth Ann Jamnick for her contributions to the House of Representatives and the people of Michigan; and be it further

            Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Ruth Ann Jamnick as evidence of our sincere gratitude and best wishes.

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