house resolution no.326

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

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Abraham Aiyash.

Whereas, For serving this legislative body with great commitment, we commend and thank Representative Abraham Aiyash. He has worked diligently for four years on behalf of the residents of first the Fourth and now the Ninth Districts in Hamtramck and Detroit?s Eastside and Downtown neighborhoods; and

Whereas, Representative Aiyash?s prior experiences developed the skills he would need to excel in this role. He graduated from James Madison College at Michigan State University with a bachelor?s degree in Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy. Before first being elected to the Legislature in 2020, he cofounded the Halimah Project, a non-profit for mentoring young refugees, and was an active community organizer; and

Whereas, In his time in this chamber, Representative Aiyash has proudly served in leadership, first as the Assistant Democratic Floor Leader and then as the Majority Floor Leader?the first Muslim in House majority leadership?where he provided invaluable service in managing the passage of legislation in the House of Representatives. His leadership contributions also extended to service on the Legislative Council. In addition, he drew upon his education and experience while serving on the Committees on Commerce and Tourism; Agriculture; Families, Children, and Seniors; Communications and Technology; and Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we thank Representative Abraham Aiyash for his service to his district, the Michigan House of Representatives, and the State of Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Aiyash and his family as a sign of our lasting esteem for his contributions to his district, this chamber and its work, and the entire state of Michigan.