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

            House Resolution No. 498.

            A resolution of tribute for the Honorable David Robertson.

            Whereas, It is with great admiration for his dedication to the people of the Fifty-first District and the state of Michigan that we honor Representative David Robertson as he completes his service as a member of this legislative body. First elected to the legislature for the 1991-1992 session, Representative Robertson returned to the legislature in 2003 to serve 6 more years. During his legislative career, he has proven to be an honest and hardworking leader; and

            Whereas, Representative Robertson studied political science and history at the University of Michigan – Flint. His experience as chairman of the Employment Security Board of Review, as a rules analyst for the Joint Committee on Administration Rules, and as a member of the Genesee County Board of Commissioners served him well as he tackled issues of importance to his constituents and the citizens of Michigan; and

            Whereas, Over the course of his tenure, Representative Robertson has served as chair of the Banking and Financial Services Committee, as minority vice chair of the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment, and as a member of the Committees on Local Government and Urban Policy and Health Policy. On each of these committees, he has been a diligent leader, earning our respect for all that he has achieved; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this resolution as an expression of our gratitude to the Honorable David Robertson for his many contributions to the people of Michigan; and be it further

            Resolved, That a copy of this document be transmitted to Representative Robertson as a token of our high regard for his efforts.