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

            House Resolution No. 450.  

            A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Andrew J. Kandrevas.

            Whereas, On the occasion of his retirement from the House of Representatives, the members of this legislative body deem it a great honor to congratulate Representative Kandrevas at the end of his six years of service. Raised in Southgate and the son of a lawyer and judge, Andrew Kandrevas graduated from the University of Michigan and the Wayne State University School of Law and became a member of the State Bar of Michigan, following in his father’s footsteps; and

            Whereas, Representative Kandrevas developed leadership skills serving the city of Southgate on the planning commission and as president of the city council. He brought those skills, as well as experience garnered over several years practicing law as a prosecutor for Wayne County and the city of Lincoln Park and as staff attorney to Detroit city councilwoman Sheila M. Cockrel, to serve with distinction on several House committees, most recently on the Appropriations Committee. He served on five appropriations subcommittees, sitting as minority vice-chair on the Fiscal Oversight, Transportation, and Corrections subcommittees; and

            Whereas, Representative Kandrevas has a passion for public service as evidenced by his membership in the Southgate Kiwanis Club and the V.I. Chebithes Chapter of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association. He also serves on the board of directors for the Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency and the Wayne State University Law School Alumni Association; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of gratitude to commend and thank the Honorable Andrew J. Kandrevas 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 Kandrevas as a token of our esteem and best wishes.