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

            House Resolution No. 428.

            A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Fred Durhal III.

            Whereas, It is with great appreciation for his hard work and dedication to the Michigan House of Representatives that we commend Representative Fred Durhal III upon the completion of his service as a member of this chamber. In these four years, his passion and commitment to improving the lives of Michiganders have benefited not only his constituents in the Fifth District but the whole of our state’s citizenry; and

            Whereas, After attending Eastern Michigan University, Representative Durhal brought to the Legislature a wealth of public service experience. He was a member of the Dexter Elmhurst Community Center board, served with AmeriCorps in northwest Detroit as the director of a literacy program for children, and collaborated with Village Builders of Northwest Detroit and Motor City Blight Busters to help stabilize neighborhoods in Detroit; and

            Whereas, Representative Durhal joined the Legislature in 2015. In his two terms as a state representative, Durhal served with dedication and distinction as minority vice chair of the Appropriations Committee and as the minority vice chair of the House Fiscal Agency Governing Board. He was also the Assistant Democratic Leader during the 2015-2016 legislative session. Representative Durhal has faithfully championed a range of issues including road funding and public education; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Fred Durhal III for his notable contributions to this legislative body and to our state; and be it further

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