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

            House Resolution No. 345.

            A resolution for the Honorable Tupac Hunter.

            Whereas, It is with great pleasure and gratitude that the Michigan House of Representatives offers its congratulations to Tupac Hunter for his dedicated public service on behalf of his Wayne County district for the entire state of Michigan. His contributions to the legislative process have earned him the admiration and gratitude of his colleagues and staff; and

            Whereas, Tupac Hunter earned his bachelor's degree in urban studies and public policy from Morehouse College. As project manager for the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, he earned the valuable political and policy skills necessary to be an effective legislator. His education and prior work helped inspire a sense of service and civic-mindedness that led him to run for the Michigan House of Representatives, to which he was first elected in 2002; and

            Whereas, Representative Hunter served admirably as minority whip and as minority vice chair of the Banking and Financial Services Committee, and also served on the Energy and Technology Committee, and Appropriations Committee. During his tenure in the Michigan House of Representatives, Tupac Hunter sponsored key economic development and consumer advocate legislation, which demonstrated his goal to better the lives of Michigan citizens; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of sincere thanks and appreciation to commend the Honorable Tupac Hunter for his notable service in the Michigan House of Representatives; and be it further

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