house Resolution No.340

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

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Frank Liberati.

Whereas, It is with great admiration for his commitment to the Michigan House of Representatives and the people of the Thirteenth District located in Allen Park, Southgate, and Dearborn Heights that we honor Representative Frank Liberati upon completion of his service as a member of this legislative body. During his six years of service, his ongoing dedication to improving the lives of Michiganders has benefited not only his constituents but the entire state of Michigan; and

Whereas, Representative Liberati earned his bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University. Prior to his election to the House of Representatives in 2014, he spent more than 15 years as a marketing manager for two semi-trailer manufacturing companies, and he and his wife have operated Liberati’s Italian Deli and Bakery since 2001. He has also served as president of the Allen Park Board of Education; and

Whereas, Elected three times to the House of Representatives, Frank Liberati has championed numerous pieces of legislation to protect and advocate for children and vulnerable adults. Representative Liberati co-founded and served as co-chair of the bipartisan Disabilities Awareness Caucus. His knowledge proved indispensable in his leadership and service as minority vice chair of the Health Policy Committee and Families, Children, and Seniors Committee. He also served as a dedicated member on the committees on Law and Justice, Regulatory Reform, and Workforce and Talent Development. His hard work and dedication to the people of Michigan have greatly enriched the efforts of the Legislature during his time in office; now, therefore, be it

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

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