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

House Resolution No. 344.

            A resolution for the Honorable Marc Shulman.

            Whereas, It is with great appreciation for his exemplary leadership in the service of our state that we honor and thank Marc Shulman for his dedication to the people of this state as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives over the past six years.  His integrity and sense of duty have contributed a great deal to responsible government policies in Michigan, and his impact will long be felt; and

            Whereas, A graduate of Michigan State University and Cooley Law School, Marc Shulman has compiled a distinguished record of achievement as an attorney.  His efforts as a clerk for the United States District Court, in private practice since 1981, and a special assistant Attorney General have given him great insights into the role of the law in the lives of citizens and the operation of businesses.  These experiences, coupled with his service in local government as a West Bloomfield Township Trustee and his involvement in civic and legal groups, led to his election in 1998 to the first of his three terms in the Michigan House; and

            Whereas, Representative Shulman's tenure as a lawmaker has been highlighted by his hard work as the chair of the House Appropriations Committee during a period of serious financial difficulties for this state and our nation in the wake of the September 11^th attacks.  His solid commitment to fiscal responsibilities, especially as the state has grappled with some of the most difficult budget crises in memory, has proven invaluable.  He has also strengthened the state's judiciary through the sponsorship of measures to increase the use of technology in our courts; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Marc Shulman for his distinguished efforts on behalf of this legislative body and to our entire state; and be it further

            Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Shulman as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.