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

            House Resolution No. 427.

            A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Scott Dianda.

            Whereas, It is with honor that we recognize the service of Representative Scott Dianda to our state and the residents of the One Hundred-tenth District as he completes his tenure with the Michigan House of Representatives. Over the last six years, Representative Dianda has determinedly advocated for the people and businesses of Michigan's Upper Peninsula and the entire state; and

            Whereas, A lifelong resident of the Upper Peninsula, Scott Dianda brought both government and business experience to the legislative process. He is a small business owner and a former trustee and president of the Village of Calumet. Representative Dianda attended Lake Superior State University, worked in transportation maintenance for the Department of Transportation, and served as the president of the Michigan State Employees Association, AFSCME, Local 5; and

            Whereas, Representative Dianda's experience and knowledge of business, natural resources, and recreational issues have been invaluable tools for the Michigan Legislature. He served as minority vice chair on the Tourism and Outdoor Recreation and the Regulatory Reform committees, and was a member on the Energy Policy, Natural Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure committees where he helped pass legislation for small businesses and disabled veterans; now, therefore, be it

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