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

            House Resolution No. 508.

            A resolution for the honorable Steve Tobocman.

            Whereas, As he brings to a close his tenure of public service with the Michigan House of Representatives, the members of this legislative body are honored to laud the career and contributions of Steve Tobocman.  As a stellar member of this legislative body, Steve Tobocman exhibited commitment and dedication to his constituents as well as citizens throughout the state; and

            Whereas, Steve Tobocman, a native of Detroit, earned a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Virginia and a master's degree in public policy as well as a law degree from the University of Michigan.  He has served his constituents in southwest Detroit through numerous community efforts to improve the lives of his constituents, including endeavors to combat blight through policing programs, graffiti abatement, and seeking to strike a balance between industrial expansion and the quality of life of residents; and

            Whereas, Representative Tobocman contributed greatly to the legislative process and House leadership as Majority Floor Leader, as chair of the Oversight and Investigations Committee, and as a member of the Intergovernmental, Urban and Regional Affairs Committee. He has been an admirable leader who has contributed greatly to this state; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Steve Tobocman as he brings to a close his tenure in this legislative body; and be it further

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