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

            House Resolution No. 341.   

            A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Bob Constan.

            Whereas, It is with great respect for his service to the state of Michigan that we commend and thank Representative Bob Constan. The residents of the Sixteenth District have been well served by his exemplary work ethic and his dedication and commitment to public service; and

            Whereas, Bob Constan is a lifelong resident of Dearborn Heights and a proud alumnus of Annapolis High School. After obtaining a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and a juris doctorate from the University of Detroit-Mercy School of Law, he sought to be an advocate for those in need and worked to help improve the lives of all of those in his community, particularly the elderly and the disenfranchised. His passion for helping others is evidenced by his membership in the American Association of Retired Persons Legal Network and his position as the former chair pro tem of the Dearborn Heights City Council; and

            Whereas, Upon his election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2006, Representative Constan brought his passion for helping others and his dedication to public service to Lansing. He helped shape policy in numerous committees, including insurance, judiciary, and labor. He served as the chair of the Government Operations Committee, and vice-chair of the Senior Health, Security and Retirement Committee, as well as the Tax Policy Committee. His legislative efforts included seeking to provide help to struggling homeowners facing foreclosure and trying to ensure indigent persons have access to competent legal representation. During his six year tenure in the Michigan Legislature, Representative Constan never missed a legislative session day or a vote. He set an example of hard work that is esteemed by his colleagues; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we extend this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Bob Constan for his dedicated service to the House of Representatives and the state of Michigan; and be it further

            Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Constan as evidence of our esteem and best wishes.