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

            House Resolution No. 360.

            A resolution for the Honorable Joseph L. Rivet.

            Whereas, It is with admiration for his consistent efforts to represent the needs and concerns of his district and our state that we salute Representative Rivet as he concludes his service to the Michigan House of Representatives. His belief in our system of government and enthusiasm for representing the concerns of each and every citizen have benefited our state; and

            Whereas, Representative Rivet earned an associate's degree from Delta College and bachelor's and master's degrees in business from Michigan State University.  Prior to his service, he worked as a legislative aide in Lansing, earned extensive community experience as the Executive Director of the Bay Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, and as the Bangor Township supervisor; and

            Whereas, In all of his legislative duties, Representative Rivet focused his attention on ascertaining and understanding the impact of public policies on the daily lives of the citizens of this state.  As the minority vice-chair of the Commerce Committee and chair of the Sub-Committee on Economic Development during the Ninety-second Legislature, Representative Rivet devoted considerable energy, thought, and action to preserving and gaining new opportunities for economic development in communities across the state.  His earnest attention to these concerns benefited the citizens and communities of his Bay County district and beyond; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of admiration and thanks to the Honorable Joseph L. Rivet for his service to the people of this state as a member of this legislative body; and be it further

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