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

            House Resolution No. 371.

            A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Jeff Farrington.

            Whereas, It is with great appreciation for his commitment to the people of the Thirtieth District, as well as the entire state, that we honor Representative Jeff Farrington on his retirement from the Michigan House of Representatives after six years of dedicated service; and

            Whereas, A graduate of Walsh College, where he received bachelor’s and master’s degrees, Jeff Farrington worked as a vice president at a national staffing firm before starting his own business, Dynamic Recruiters Inc. In addition to being a member of Kiwanis and the Walsh College Communications Advisory Board, he coached baseball at Trinity Lutheran Church and School; and

            Whereas, Representative Farrington’s tenure in the House of Representatives has been well served since 2011 by his business acumen, leadership, and his tireless effort to make Michigan a better place to work and raise a family. As chairman of the Committee on Tax Policy and the Committee on Roads and Economic Development, Representative Farrington has fought to create a business climate in this state that encourages job growth and attracts business. As a result of his steady leadership and work, Michigan’s business income tax system has been reformed; personal property taxes have been reduced or eliminated; hundreds of millions of dollars will be dedicated to fixing our state’s roads; and Michiganders can donate to the ALS of Michigan on their tax returns to help people suffering from Lou Gehrig’s disease; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Jeff Farrington for his service and contributions to this legislative body; and be it further

            Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Farrington as evidence of our esteem and best wishes.