house resolution no.364

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

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Brandt Iden.

Whereas, This legislative body is pleased to honor and thank Representative Brandt Iden for his service. He faithfully and thoroughly performed his duties during his three terms as a legislator to the benefit of the Legislature, the Sixty-first District residents of the city of Portage and townships of Oshtemo, Prairie Ronde, Schoolcraft, and Texas, and the state of Michigan; and

Whereas, After receiving bachelor's degrees in political science and economics from Kalamazoo College, Representative Iden worked as a partner in a real estate development company before moving on to become president of a real estate management company. He previously served two terms as Kalamazoo County Commissioner and was a board member of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kalamazoo and Junior Achievement of Southwest Michigan; and

Whereas, Representative Iden served with distinction since he was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2014. He served as vice chair of the Communications and Technology Committee and later as chair of the Regulatory Reform and Ways and Means committees. His committee work also included the Commerce and Trade, Oversight, Workforce Talent and Development, and Tax Policy committees. Among his varied policy work, he advanced legislation to allow student athletes to be compensated for their images and to regulate online casino-style gaming and sports wagering; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Brandt Iden for his 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 Iden as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.