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

            House Resolution No. 343.

            A resolution for the Honorable Ken Daniels.

            Whereas, It is an honor and a distinct privilege to take this opportunity to salute the Honorable Ken Daniels as he brings to a close his career as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives.  As a member and Minority Vice Chair of the House Committee on Insurance and as a member of the House Committee on Energy and Technology, Ken Daniels brought all of his talents, abilities, and, above all, his spirit of concern for others to his efforts as a lawmaker.  These efforts have paid great rewards for the people of Michigan; and

            Whereas, Ken Daniels is a native of the city of Detroit.  He attended the Detroit Public Schools and Wayne County Community College.  He ultimately went on to lead the school system he attended with his 1995 appointment to the Detroit Board of Education.  In 1998 he was elected to the first of his three consecutive terms with the House of Representatives.  Since that time he has built a reputation as a hardworking and dedicated lawmaker; and

            Whereas, Indeed, Ken Daniels' legislative accomplishments reflect his vision and firm belief in our system on self-government.  His legislation on behalf of insurance consumers, school governance reform, and effective court administration, among other initiatives, will long continue to benefit those in his district and the entire State of Michigan.  We wish him continued success; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That this document is presented as an expression of our gratitude for the Honorable Ken Daniels as he brings to a close his career as a member of the House of Representatives; and be it further

            Resolved, That a copy of this document be presented to Representative Daniels as evidence of our esteem.