The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 349.
A resolution for the Honorable Richard Brown.
Whereas, It is a privilege to extend the congratulations of the House of Representatives to the Honorable Rich Brown as he completes six productive years with this legislative body. Representative Brown's talent, experience, and hard work have contributed to the development of sound policies in Michigan. His commitment to the legislative process has benefited the citizens of the One Hundred Tenth district; and
Whereas, Representative Brown has served as the Gogebic County Clerk-Register of Deeds and as a member of the Wakefield Township Board of Education. He is past chair of the Gogebic County Community Mental Health Board and past president of the Michigan Association of Community Health Boards. Representative Brown attended Northern Michigan University and the Brown Institute of Broadcasting in Minneapolis. He is the former news director for WUPM in Ironwood and a former reporter for the Ironwood Daily Globe. These diverse experiences have been put to good use in the service of our state as a lawmaker; and
Whereas, As a member of the Appropriations Committee and its subcommittees on Higher Education, Transportation, and Joint Capital Outlay, Representative Brown has provided insight and expertise on a number of issues important to the citizens of his district and our state. His enthusiasm for and devotion to the legislative process have been invaluable assets to the entire House of Representatives; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Richard Brown for his notable contributions to this legislative body and to our entire state; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Brown as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.