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

            House Resolution No. 349.

            A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Keith Muxlow, former member of the House of Representatives.

            Whereas, The members of this legislative body were saddened to learn of the passing of former state representative Keith Muxlow. A devoted advocate for the residents of the Thumb and our state, Mr. Muxlow was known for his dedication and honesty. He ably served his constituents for 12 years; and

            Whereas, Keith Muxlow brought a wealth of experience to the Michigan Legislature. Prior to being elected in 1980, he studied agriculture economics at Michigan State University; served in the U.S. Army as a radio operator in Okinawa, Japan, from 1955 to 1957; was co-owner and manager of the Brown City Industrial Park; and served on the Brown City Council and as the mayor of Brown City; and

            Whereas, During his tenure with the House of Representatives, Keith Muxlow represented the citizens of Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac, and St. Clair counties. He applied his sound judgement and decades of experience to championing the causes important to his constituents. He served as the assistant minority leader in 1991 and 1992 when he worked to foster unity within his caucus. He also served on numerous committees in the house, including Agriculture and Forestry as minority vice chair and as a member on Marine Affairs and Port Development; Public Health; Corporations and Finance; Public Utilities; Transportation; Senior Citizens and Retirement; State Affairs; Tourist Industry Relations and Urban Affairs; and Appropriations; and

Whereas, Keith Muxlow actively participated over the course of his life in numerous community and civic organizations, wearing many hats. He served as vice chairman and director of Marlette Community Hospital for 17 years; was a member of Rotary International, the Friends of the St. Clair County Airport, and the Michigan State University Dairy Advisory Board; and was a former executive director of the Michigan Corn Growers Association. He was especially proud of his involvement in the creation of the veterans memorials in Brown City and Yale, Michigan; and

            Whereas, Keith Muxlow dedicated his life to his family, friends, and community. We offer our condolences to his family and friends and know that, while his presence in the community will be missed, his many years of service will live on; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our highest tribute to honor the memory of Keith Muxlow, a member of this legislative body from 1981 to 1992; and be it further

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