The Speaker, on behalf of the membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 333.
A resolution for the Honorable Alexander Lipsey.
Whereas, It is with great admiration and appreciation for his years of service to the people of this state as well as his constituents of the Sixtieth District that we honor Representative Alexander Lipsey as he ends his career of service in the Michigan House of Representatives. As Representative Alexander Lipsey brings to a close his tenure of service in the Michigan House of Representatives, we are pleased to take this opportunity to offer to him our commendations of praise and recognition. He has contributed to this legislative body and to the citizens of Michigan through his strong commitment to public service; and
Whereas, A graduate of Kalamazoo College with a bachelor's degree in physics, Representative Lipsey later earned a degree in law from the University of Michigan. Prior to his election to the Michigan Legislature, he worked as a bankruptcy attorney and trustee and operated a private practice. In addition to his distinguished career, he has been an active participant in numerous civic, community, and religious organizations; and
Whereas, Representative Lipsey incorporated his insights in public policy and law into his role as a legislator, particularly his role as a member of the House Judiciary Committee as well as the Government Operations and Higher Education and Career Preparation Committees. For his years of dedication to public service, we express to him our gratitude and well wishes for his future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of admiration and thanks to Representative Alexander Lipsey 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 Lipsey as a token of our esteem.