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

            House Resolution No. 452.

            A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Eileen Kowall.

            Whereas, The members of this legislative body are honored to commend and thank Representative Eileen Kowall for her dedicated service to the Forty-fourth District and the entire state. She has worked hard to make Michigan a better place to live, work, and grow a business; and

            Whereas, Representative Kowall enjoyed a long and successful career in private enterprise and local politics before joining this legislative body. A graduate of the University of Detroit, she spent 15 years in the field of dental hygiene, and another 15 years as part-owner and designer/sales representative with Accurate Woodworking, LLC. She also served six years as an Oakland County commissioner. In 2008, she was elected to represent her community at the state level; and

            Whereas, Over the last six years, Representative Kowall has made a positive difference for the people of Michigan. During her tenure, she has served on the Appropriations Committee, notably as chair of the environmental quality and joint capital outlay committee, as well as the Judiciary, Tax Policy, Energy and Technology, and Banking and Financial Services committees. Among her notable efforts, she has sponsored legislation to stop human trafficking, protect people from "super drunk" drivers, and reform tax increment finance authorities; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Eileen Kowall for her notable contributions to this legislative body and to our entire state; and be it further

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