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

            House Resolution No. 357.   

            A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Paul E. Opsommer.

            Whereas, It is with great appreciation for his hard work and dedication over the past six years that we salute Paul Opsommer upon the completion of his duties as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives. His sense of commitment and effort have benefitted not only the Ninety-third District but our entire state; and

            Whereas, A former vice-president for Action Management Corporation, Paul Opsommer began public service as a Dewitt city councilman and mayor. His sense of civic duty has been evident by his service to many local government agencies and boards, including the Dewitt Schools Strategic Planning Board, the Clinton County Conservation District, the Dewitt Downtown Development Association, the Dewitt Area Community Alliance, and the Tri-County Groundwater Management Board; and

            Whereas, Representative Opsommer served with distinction on several House committees, including Appropriations, Commerce, Energy and Technology, Health Policy, Regulatory Reform, Insurance, and most recently, as chair of the Transportation Committee for four years. Representative Opsommer has worked tirelessly on a wide range of issues of importance to his constituents, including economic development, watershed preservation, and transportation infrastructure; now, therefore, be it

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

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