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

            House Resolution No. 467.  

            A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Bill Rogers.

            Whereas, The members of the House of Representatives extend our thanks and best wishes to Representative Rogers as he completes his tenure with this legislative body. His diligent efforts and high standards have benefited not only his district but our entire state; and

            Whereas, Bill Rogers’ commitment to public service and civic responsibility has been admirable. He served as a county commissioner for ten years—as chairman for two—and has been affiliated with Habitat for Humanity, Lions Clubs, and local chambers of commerce. He has also served on the Livingston County Drain Board, the Brighton Chamber Foundation Board, the Livingston County Small Business and Technology Development Center Board, the Livingston County Economic Development Council, the Regional Co-Op Group, and Wireless Livingston Project; and

            Whereas, Representative Rogers brought his vast public experience as well as a background in banking and insurance to play as he took a seat on the House Appropriations Committee. During his tenure, he has served with distinction as chair of the subcommittees on School Aid and Education, and vice-chair of the Subcommittee on Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth. He also made significant contributions to the subcommittees on Corrections, Military and Veterans Affairs, State Police, and General Government; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of gratitude to commend and thank the Honorable Bill Rogers for his notable contribution to this legislative body and our entire state; and be it further

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