SR196, As Adopted by Senate, November 29, 2018

            Senate Resolution No. 196.

            A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Mike Green.

            Whereas, With recognition for his service to this legislative body, we duly honor and express gratitude to Senator Mike Green. He has diligently worked for the betterment of the constituents of the Thirty-first District in Bay, Lapeer, and Tuscola counties and residents across the state of Michigan; and

            Whereas, Senator Green brought a wealth of experience to the Legislature, including 30 years as a journeyman tool and die maker for General Motors, 17 years operating a family farm, and several years as the owner of a custom log furniture business. Prior to his election to the House of Representatives in 1994, Senator Green served as a Tuscola County commissioner, an aide to a former Senator, and a member on several community boards; and

            Whereas, During his eight years of Senate service, Senator Green has been a great asset to this legislative body. His committee work has included chairing the Agriculture and Rural Development, Environmental Quality, and Natural Resources Appropriations subcommittees and serving as vice chair of the Agriculture Committee. He was also a member of the Appropriations subcommittee on Capital Outlay and the standing committees of Banking and Financial Institutions; Natural Resources, Environment, and Great Lakes; and Outdoor Recreation and Tourism. Senator Green has provided leadership as chair of the Senate Second Amendment Caucus, Senate chair of the Michigan Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus, and as an elected member of the National Assembly of Sportsmen's Caucuses executive council. These positions have given him the opportunity to promote legislation of importance to his constituents, including legislation on sportsmen's issues, crime victims' rights, promotion of agriculture and agri-business, veterans' issues, autism insurance, and quality health care; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Mike Green 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 Senator Green as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.