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

            House Resolution No. 433.  

            A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Erika Geiss.

            Whereas, It is with great appreciation for her hard work and dedication to the Michigan House of Representatives and citizens of the Twelfth District that we commend Representative Erika Geiss upon the completion of her service as a member of this chamber. In these four years, her passion and commitment to improving the lives of Michiganders have benefited not only her Wayne County constituents but the whole of our state's citizenry; and

            Whereas, Erika Geiss joined the Legislature in 2015, bringing with her a passion and wealth of public service experience. In addition to being an author and operating a small editing and publishing service, Representative Geiss served as an adjunct faculty member at the Art Institute of Michigan-Troy and served on the Wayne County Council for the Arts, History and Humanities. She is a graduate of Brandeis University and Tufts University; and

            Whereas, In her two terms as a state representative, Representative Geiss has been a strong advocate for Michigan's working families. Pursuing solutions that protect workers and empower women, she championed many workplace protection measures. She sought more transparency in disclosing reproductive health coverage for prospective employees and sought to regulate human breast milk banks. Her effective leadership, including as minority vice chair of the Michigan Competitiveness Committee and the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules, has earned her the esteem of colleagues and staff members alike. She also served as an active member of the Committees on Commerce and Trade; Workforce and Talent Development; and Health Policy; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Erika Geiss 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 Geiss as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes as she moves onto the Senate.