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

            House Resolution No. 461.

            A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Curt VanderWall.

            Whereas, We are privileged to recognize and thank Representative VanderWall, a devoted member of this body. He is a hard-working legislator and public servant who has positively contributed to the Legislature; the One Hundred-first District residents of Benzie, Leelanau, Manistee, and Mason counties; and the entire state; and

            Whereas, Curt VanderWall completed courses at Grand Rapids Community College for two years and then moved on to the workforce. He first worked with Eberhard Foods and Prevo’s Family Market for many years, and is now the owner of Turf Care Mole Man of Ludington. His public service includes time with the Mason County Growth Alliance Board, the Northern Michigan Counties Association, and the Mason County Housing Board, along with other civic and community work. Prior to coming to the Legislature, he also served on the Mason County Board of Commissioners as a member and chair; and

            Whereas, Representative VanderWall’s two years of diligent service in the Legislature began when he was elected in 2016. He showed leadership as the vice chair of the Insurance Committee and the Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee. Additionally, he was a member of the Financial Services and Natural Resources committees, helping to inform policy discussions. Active in many public policy areas—transportation and infrastructure, taxation and spending, regulation, and many others—he had his eye on improving the state; now, therefore, be it

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