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

            House Resolution No. 463.

            A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Henry Yanez.

            Whereas, It is with great appreciation for his service to the people of Michigan that the members of this legislative body join in expressing our appreciation to Representative Henry Yanez. As he concludes his service in the Michigan House of Representatives and for the residents of Sterling Heights and Warren in the Twenty-fifth District, we commend him for his dedication and resolve to address the issues of concern to the citizens of this state; and

            Whereas, Representative Yanez was elected in 2012 with a distinguished background of public service. He attended Oakland University where he earned degrees in fire science and general studies. He is a retired Sterling Heights firefighter and paramedic who was also a member of the International Association of Firefighters, Local 1557. He also served as a member of the Board of Health and Safety Compliance and Appeals; and

            Whereas, Over the past six years, Representative Yanez served this legislative body with a strong commitment to his constituents. He was a member of the House Appropriations Committee, on which he was minority vice chair of the Community College and the Military and Veterans Affairs subcommittees. He also served on the Corrections and the Health and Human Services Appropriations subcommittees and as a member of the Energy and Technology and the Commerce committees as well as minority vice chair of the Financial Services Committee. His passion for protecting the lives of home health care workers inspired him to introduce legislation to expand Lisa's Law, which was created to provide protection to Department of Health and Human Services workers; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Henry Yanez 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 Yanez as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.