Reps. Kolb, Accavitti, Adamini, Brandenburg, Brown, Byrnes, Condino, Cushingberry, Elsenheimer, Farrah, Gleason, Gonzales, Hildenbrand, Hopgood, Kehrl, Lemmons, III, Lemmons, Jr., Mayes, Meyer, Mortimer, Murphy, Phillips, Polidori, Proos, Sak, Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Stewart, Taub, Tobocman, Vagnozzi, Vander Veen, Waters, Wojno and Byrum offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 108.

A resolution honoring and remembering Arthur Miller for his significant contribution to the citizens of the state of Michigan and the country as a whole.

Whereas, Most are aware of Mr. Miller’s genius on the stage with “Death of a Salesman,” “The Crucible,” and a “View from the Bridge.”  Others appreciate his literary achievements including a variety of books, articles, and screen plays.  Still others have applauded the moral messages in his artistic endeavors, his political wit, his strong work ethic, and his willingness to listen to others despite his success.  In addition, his tenacity and ability to persevere despite disappointments is cited as truly exceptional and worthy of recognition; and

Whereas, Many, however, are unaware of Mr. Miller’s connection to the state of Michigan through the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.  After saving up money from odd jobs back home in New York, Mr. Miller came to the University of Michigan to hone his craft of writing.  Choosing the University of Michigan for its affordable tuition and its commitment to writing through the yearly Hopwood writing awards, he was impressed by what he found there.  Fifteen years after graduation, Mr. Miller was quoted as saying “It was...the testing ground for all my prejudices, my beliefs and my ignorance, and it helped me lay out the boundaries of my life.”; and 

            Whereas, After graduation, Mr. Miller continued to collaborate on various endeavors with the faculty and staff of the University of Michigan and is one of the most distinguished alumni from the University and the state of Michigan.  The recently approved “Arthur Miller Theater,” to be built on North Campus at the University of Michigan, will continue to serve as a lasting memorial of his special contributions to our state and the university campus.   It is this special connection to Michigan that we wish to honor; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body honor and remember Arthur Miller.  May his family accept this resolution as a symbol of the high regard in which his memory is held by the people of Michigan.