house resolution no.373

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

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Julie Calley.

Whereas, It is most appropriate that we thank Representative Julie Calley as her tenure with the Michigan House of Representatives comes to a close. It is a pleasure to salute Representative Calley for her thoughtful work on behalf of the people of the state of Michigan and, in particular, the citizens of the Eighty-seventh District; and

Whereas, A graduate of Ionia High School and Northwood University, Representative Calley brought to the Legislature a dedication to public service. Before joining the Michigan House of Representatives, Representative Calley served as Ionia County Commissioner for eight years, leading the board as chairperson for three of those years. In 2011, Representative Calley was appointed to serve on the Michigan Community Service Commission and served as chairperson of the Commission in 2015. Representative Calley is a dedicated wife and loving mother of three children; and

Whereas, Since joining the Michigan House of Representatives in 2017, Representative Calley has served the citizens of the Eighty-seventh District with great integrity. Representative Calley served as chair and vice chair of the Elections and Ethics Committee, and served as chair of the Local Government and Municipal Finance Committee. Representative Calley served with distinction as a member of the committees on Agriculture, Health Policy, Transportation and Infrastructure, Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation, Rules and Competitiveness, and Tax Policy. In her third term, Representative Calley’s colleagues selected her to be Assistant Majority Floor Leader. Representative Calley has worked tirelessly to advocate for the people of the Eighty-seventh District and all of Michigan, as evidenced by her sponsorship of legislation to establish Juvenile Mental Health Courts, rein in the cost of pharmaceuticals, enhance Michigan’s 911 emergency response system, support election integrity, and protect victims of domestic violence; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Julie Calley for her notable contributions to this legislative body and the people of Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Calley as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes for her future endeavors.