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

            House Resolution No. 432.  

            A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Daniela Garcia.

            Whereas, It is a pleasure to extend this expression of thanks to Representative Daniela Garcia as she brings to a close her tenure with the Michigan House of Representatives. In these past four years, she has shown tremendous dedication and commitment to the Ninetieth District, this institution, and the state of Michigan; and

            Whereas, Having received her bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and a master's degree from the Catholic University of America, Daniela Garcia went to work developing K-12, higher education, and health care policy. She served the United States Congress as an advisor to Representative Pete Hoekstra and the chair of the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce. Returning to Michigan, she worked with Spectrum Health. The Holland native has also served on the boards of the Children's After School Achievement Program, Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan, and Kids' Food Basket; and

            Whereas, Joining the Legislature in 2014, Representative Garcia has for four years shown a strong commitment to improving our state. As vice chair of the Education Committee and the Commerce and Trade Committee, she worked tirelessly to reform education policy in Michigan, provide better skilled trades training, and improve the state's business climate. Among other accomplishments, Representative Garcia was a leader on the difficult task of restructuring and reforming the Detroit Public School District. Her tenure in this body has earned her the esteem of colleagues and staff members alike; now, therefore, be it

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

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