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

            House Resolution No. 367.

            A resolution for the Honorable Randy Richardville.

            Whereas, It is an honor for the members of this legislative body to show their appreciation to Representative Randy Richardville for his dedicated service and diligence.  For six years, Randy Richardville has worked tirelessly for Monroe County, the Fifty-sixth District, and the people of Michigan; and

            Whereas, Born and raised in Monroe, Randy Richardville is a graduate of Albion College, where he and his Briton teammates won the 1979 MIAA Baseball Championship and became the first team in MIAA baseball history to be invited to the NCAA Division III Tournament.  At Aquinas College, he earned a master of management degree.  Prior to his election to the House of Representatives in 1998, Representative Richardville was the Purchasing Manager for North Star Steel Company; and

            Whereas, Representative Richardville has brought his extensive managerial skills to a variety of leadership positions.  As a freshman legislator in 1999, he served as Chair of the House Veterans Affairs Committee.  The following term, his peers elected him Assistant Majority Floor Leader.  During the Ninety-second Legislature, his caucus chose him Majority Floor Leader.  As a lawmaker, Representative Richardville has sponsored numerous public acts, including lowering the personal property tax, encouraging brownfield redevelopment, specifying the location for the Michigan Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and establishing Willie Horton Day in admiration of No. 23 of the Detroit Tigers; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to the Honorable Randy Richardville for his notable contributions to this legislative body.  We trust he will continue his excellent work on behalf of the people of Michigan in his future endeavors; and be it further

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