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

            House Resolution No. 398.

            A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Harvey Santana.

            Whereas, The members of the House of Representatives pay tribute to the Honorable Harvey Santana for his dedication and contributions to this legislative body. His tireless efforts to improve the lives of his constituents in the Ninth District as well as the entire state are deserving of recognition and honor; and

Whereas, Harvey Santana has exhibited a deep and abiding commitment to improve his community, our state, and our country. His public service began with a stint in the United States Navy where he earned the rank of Petty Officer Third Class. During that time, he served in Operation Desert Shield/Operation Desert Storm, Bosnia, Somalia, and Haiti. A first-generation college graduate, he earned a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in public administration from Eastern Michigan University. He worked as an urban planner for an engineering firm prior to his election to the Legislature and also served his community as a grass-roots leader in Detroit; and

Whereas, Representative Santana served in the House with distinction, always willing to work in a bipartisan manner for the betterment of the citizens of this state. He served as minority vice chair of the House Appropriations Committee during the 2015-2016 session, and in previous sessions, he was minority vice chair of the Military and Veterans Affairs Committee and the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules; now, therefore, be it

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

            Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Santana as evidence of our highest esteem.