Reps. Palmer, Hummel, Sak, Stahl, Brandenburg, Taub, Vander Veen, Robertson, Steil, Voorhees, Pappageorge, Farhat, Hoogendyk, Acciavatti, Nofs, Pastor, Casperson, Gaffney, Accavitti, Byrum, DeRossett, Ehardt, Farrah, Garfield, Jamnick, Richardville, Shulman, Stewart, Tobocman, Bradstreet, Elkins, Gieleghem, Huizenga, Kooiman, Nitz, Wojno, Stallworth, Newell, Palsrok, Rocca and Hardman offered the following resolution:

            House Resolution No. 297.

            A resolution honoring Contract Counsel, Human Capital, Zoup! Fresh Soup, car.com, Comfort Research, Questar Capital, American Megacom, Partners of Progress, Employees Only, Home Route, McKeough Land Company, and The Service Source, upon being named among Inc. Magazine’s 2003 List of America’s 500 Fastest-Growing Private Companies.

            Whereas, It is with deep appreciation for the significance of this milestone that we commend the management and staff of these companies as they receive this exemplary honor.  We are proud to recognize the important role that these businesses play in contributing to both the economic well-being of the state of Michigan and the lives of countless citizens; and

            Whereas, Their success in maintaining competitiveness during an era of numerous challenges is the direct result of the commitment of the employees of these companies and their ability to work together to offer the best products and services over the years; and

            Whereas, Their faith in Michigan’s future, as evidenced by the investment these companies have made, is hereby recognized and applauded.  We are grateful for their contribution to Michigan and hope that their future brings even further success; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body honor Contract Counsel, Human Capital, Zoup! Fresh Soup, car.com, Comfort Research, Questar Capital, American Megacom, Partners of Progress, Employees Only, Home Route, McKeough Land Company, and The Service Source., upon being named among Inc. Magazine’s 2003 List of America’s 500 Fastest-Growing Private Companies.  We wish them well in the years to come; and be it further

            Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Contract Counsel, Human Capital, Zoup! Fresh Soup, car.com, Comfort Research, Questar Capital, American Megacom, Partners of Progress, Employees Only, Home Route, McKeough Land Company, and The Service Source as a token of our esteem.