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

            House Resolution No. 474.

            A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Rashida H. Tlaib.

            Whereas, The members of the Michigan House of Representatives congratulate Representative Tlaib on her six years of service to this body and the state. As the first female Muslim elected to the Michigan Legislature and only the second in the country, she always understood the importance of improving the lives of people in her district and across Michigan with strong advocacy for her community; and

            Whereas, Representative Tlaib’s commitment to justice is unsurpassed. She has established a fully-staffed neighborhood service center to assist low-income families by providing direct advocacy and services. She has pursued scrap metal thieves, challenged ineffective politicians, and stood against corporate interests that threaten her community; and

            Whereas, While in the House of Representatives, Rashida Tlaib served as minority vice-chair of the Appropriations Committee and for several appropriations subcommittees. She has worked on more than 30 bills combatting poverty, increasing access to human services, and protecting public health and safety, consumers, and the environment. She has been recognized for her leadership and received numerous awards, including the Role Model Award from Alternatives for Girls, the Emerging Leader Award from the National Network for Arab American Communities, the Women of Wayne Headliners Award, the Council on American-Islamic Relations Michigan’s Empowering Muslims Award, and the Clean Water Hero Award from Clean Water Action; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of gratitude to commend and thank the Honorable Rashida H. Tlaib for her notable contribution to this legislative body and our entire state; and be it further

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