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

            House Resolution No. 358.

            A resolution for the Honorable Gary Woronchak.

            Whereas, The members of this body are honored to commend and thank Representative Gary Woronchak for his dedicated service to the Fifteenth District and the entire state.  His leadership in protecting those less able to protect themselves due to age or illness benefits the lives of many in this state; and

            Whereas, Gary Woronchak studied at Henry Ford Community College and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan-Dearborn. He built a 25 year career in journalism working as a reporter and editor for the Dearborn Press and Guide and The Daily Tribune.  He served others in his community through his involvement with the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce, Goodfellows, and Dearborn Homecoming Festival; and

            Whereas, In all three of his terms of service as a lawmaker, particularly as chair of the Senior Health, Security and Retirement Committee for the Ninety-second Legislature, Representative Woronchak worked tirelessly to protect children, those who are ill, and the elderly. He could be counted on to stand up for and defend our most vulnerable citizens across the state; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we extend this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Gary Woronchak as he draws to a close his service to this legislative body; and be it further

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

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