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

            House Resolution No. 331.

            A resolution for the Honorable John Gleason.

            Whereas, It is with great admiration and appreciation for his years of service to the people of this state, as well as his constituents in the Forty-eighth District, that we honor Representative John Gleason as he ends his tenure of service in the Michigan House of Representatives.  His commitment to public service has enriched this legislative body; and

            Whereas, A resident of Flushing, John Gleason came to the Michigan Legislature with a range of experiences that have contributed to his service in the House of Representatives.  In addition to attending Mott Community College and Northern Michigan University, he was trained in the skilled trades as a millwright.  He has also been a public servant at the local level as a member of the Genesee County Board of Commissioners; and

            Whereas, Representative Gleason incorporated his insights in public policy issues into his role as a legislator, particularly as a member of the House Transportation Committee.  We extend to him our gratitude for his years of service to this legislative body and his commitment to our state through the legislative process; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of admiration and thanks to Representative John Gleason for his dedication to the people of this state as a member of the House of Representatives; and be it further

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