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

            House Resolution No. 382.   

            A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Arlan Meekhof.

            Whereas, It is a special pleasure for the members of this legislative body to join together in paying tribute to our friend and colleague, the Honorable Arlan Meekhof, for his outstanding contributions to the people of the Eighty-ninth House District and the citizens of the entire state during his outstanding service in the House of Representatives. His exemplary leadership and his hard work have earned for him our respect and our praise; and

            Whereas, Mr. Meekhof has clearly demonstrated a strong commitment to his constituents and adherence to his principles. Throughout his tenure of service, Representative Meekhof has kept the needs and well-being of the residents of his district in the forefront of his thoughts. He has worked diligently on numerous vital issues, particularly those pertaining to agriculture, boating, ethanol, and taxation; and

            Whereas, Over the course of the past four years, Representative Arlan Meekhof has worked to represent his district, as evidenced by his outstanding efforts on the Agriculture Committee, the Commerce Committee, the Great Lakes and Environment Committee, the Intergovernmental, Urban and Regional Affairs Committee, and the Tax Policy Committee. In each of these capacities, he has contributed his wealth of knowledge in civic and governmental endeavors as well as his dedication to the public interest to his responsibilities in the House. May he continue to serve the residents of his Senate district as successfully as he has represented the Eighty-ninth House District; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body gratefully acknowledge the contributions of our friend and colleague, Arlan Meekhof, as he concludes his two terms of dedicated and loyal service in the Michigan House of Representatives; and be it further

            Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Meekhof as evidence of our esteem and gratitude.