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

            House Resolution No. 342.   

            A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Kurt Damrow.

            Whereas, The members of this legislative body are honored to offer this expression of our gratitude to Kurt Damrow for his service in the Michigan House of Representatives to the people of Huron and Tuscola counties. Representative Damrow will be remembered for his dedication to conducting the work of the people; and

            Whereas, Representative Damrow arrived in the Legislature with a rich background on which to draw as a member of this legislative body. He came with extensive experience in emergency services as a former member of the Port Austin Fire Department and Central Huron Ambulance Service. He served our country as a Michigan Air National Guardsman, and the residents of Huron County as a county commissioner prior to his election to the House of Representatives in 2010; and

            Whereas, During his time with the Michigan House of Representatives, Representative Damrow worked hard to represent the residents of the Eighty-fourth District. He served as a member of the Judiciary and the Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation committees, and he championed efforts to preserve farms in our state. He was a notable advocate for military service members, veterans, and their families. He led efforts to ensure service members' last wishes for funeral arrangements are followed, to strengthen laws on protests at funerals, and to establish a structure for veterans courts in Michigan; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we extend our appreciation and thanks to the Honorable Kurt Damrow for his service to this legislative body and the entire state; and be it further

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