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

            House Resolution No. 367.

            A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Milton J. H. Knabusch, former member of the House of Representatives.

            Whereas, This legislative body was saddened to learn of the passing of former state representative Milton J. H. Knabusch. A hard-working, dedicated family man and public servant, he was a fixture in the Monroe community for decades; and

            Whereas, Milton Knabusch was elected to the House of Representatives in 1962. During that time, he worked diligently to represent the interests of Monroe and solve our state's problems as a member of legislative committees working on local government, federal relations, and insurance issues; and

            Whereas, Milton Knabusch's legislative career was a relatively brief moment in a lifetime of public service. Previously, he dedicated nearly four years of his life to defending our country as a member of the U.S. Navy during World War II, earning multiple medals for his service. Over the ensuing decades, he would serve as city commissioner, mayor, county commissioner, board member of the Michigan Judges' Retirement System, and board member of numerous charitable and professional organizations within his community. In 1956, he was named one of Michigan's Five Outstanding Young Men; and

            Whereas, Milton Knabusch will be remembered as a man dedicated to building a better future for his family and community. Among many other achievements, he founded and operated his own insurance business--Milt Knabusch and Associates--for more than 50 years. He created the Monroe City Planning Commission and initiated formation of the Monroe Area Planning Council. He was integral in ensuring that I-75 would remain a freeway, not become a toll road. A loving husband and father, his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren can rest assured that his achievements will not soon be forgotten; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our highest tribute to honor the memory of Milton J. H. Knabusch, a member of this legislative body from 1963 to 1964; and be it further

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