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

            House Resolution No. 292.  

            A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Agnes M. Dobronski, former member of the House of Representatives.

            Whereas, It was with great sadness that this legislative body learned of the passing of Agnes M. Dobronski. With tremendous strength, a no-nonsense approach, a generous spirit, and an unflinching commitment to her community and the state of Michigan, she graced the halls of the State Capitol as a member of the House of Representatives in the late 1980s and 1990s; and

            Whereas, Born in Detroit, Agnes Dobronski dedicated her life to the community of Dearborn and its people. For 37 years, she worked for the Dearborn Public School System, rising from a secretarial position and eventually becoming the school system's business manager. At the same time, she earned her bachelor's degree from the Detroit College of Business and her master's degree in education administration from Eastern Michigan University. She also served for seven years on the Dearborn School Board immediately prior to her election to the House of Representatives in 1986; and

            Whereas, Agnes Dobronski represented the people of Dearborn within this legislative body for 10 years. During her tenure, she focused on issues related to public education, local government, senior citizens, and women's rights, notably serving four years as chair of the House Committee on Local Government. She will be remembered for her principled focus on always doing what she felt was best for Dearborn and the state of Michigan, whether popular or not; and

            Whereas, Agnes Dobronski did not stop working to improve her community upon leaving the House of Representatives. She remained active in local politics and served on the resident council at the Henry Ford Village Retirement Community and as president of that community's League of Women Voters chapter in the years preceding her death; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our highest tribute to honor the memory of Agnes M. Dobronski, a member of this legislative body from 1987 to 1988 and 1991 to 1998; and be it further

            Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Dobronski family as evidence of our lasting esteem for her memory.