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

            House Resolution No. 357.

            A resolution for the Honorable David Woodward.

            Whereas, It is with great pleasure and gratitude that the Michigan House of Representatives offers its congratulations to David Woodward for his dedicated public service on behalf of his Oakland County district and for the entire state. His contributions to the legislative process have earned him the admiration and gratitude of his colleagues and staff; and

            Whereas, David Woodward earned his bachelors degree in mathematics from Wayne State University. His election and service as the President of the Wayne State University Student Council were fortuitous for the state of Michigan as it inspired his sense of service and civic-mindedness. He was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1998, and he brought with him a desire to help others, especially consumers and the underprivileged of society; and

            Whereas, Representative Woodward served admirably on the Energy and Technology Committee during all three of his terms, and as the Minority Vice-Chair of the Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security Committee during the Ninety-second Legislature. During his tenure in the Michigan House of Representatives, David Woodward sponsored key consumer advocate legislation which demonstrated his goal to better the lives of Michigan citizens; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of sincere thanks and appreciation to commend the Honorable David Woodward for his notable service in the Michigan House of Representatives; and be it further

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