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

            House Resolution No. 337.

            A resolution for the Honorable Paula Zelenko.

            Whereas, It is with great admiration for her commitment to the people of the Fiftieth District, as well as the entire state, that we honor Representative Paula Zelenko as she ends her tenure of service as a member of this legislative body.  During her years of service, she brought to the Michigan Legislature a wealth of knowledge and experience that have been beneficial to the legislative process and to her constituents; and

            Whereas, During her six years in office, Paula Zelenko has worked tirelessly to address the concerns of the citizens of Genesee County.  She has also sponsored legislation covering a broad range of issues including health care, family law, and insurance.  Moreover, as a member of the Senior Health, Security and Retirement and Tax Policy Committees, she addressed numerous and  highly complex issues that impact the people of this entire state; and

            Whereas, In addition to her contributions to state government, Representative Zelenko has also served numerous civic and community organizations.  Her commitment to the concerns of seniors is evidenced by her selection in 2004 to receive the Outstanding Service Award from Citizens for Better Care; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Paula Zelenko for her contributions to this legislative body; and be it further

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