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

            House Resolution No. 330.

            A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Leon Drolet.

            Whereas, It is with appreciation for his service to the people of Michigan in the House of Representatives that we join together to thank the Honorable Leon Drolet. With a background in private sector business and possessing a thorough knowledge of the legislative process, Leon Drolet was well prepared for the responsibilities of being a state representative. He put his knowledge and experience to good use for the people of our state during his tenure as a lawmaker; and

            Whereas, Leon Drolet was first elected to the House of Representatives in a special election in 2001. Demonstrating the confidence his constituents had in him, Representative Drolet won reelection in 2002 and 2004. During challenging budgetary times, Representative Drolet was ever mindful of the burden of taxation on a struggling economy. In his efforts to forge state policies with this goal in mind, he founded the Taxpayer Protection Caucus in the House of Representatives; and

            Whereas, Representative Drolet was able to address his policy concerns for his Macomb County district and at the state level in his role as chair of the House Committee on Government Operations. He also contributed his experience and ideas as a member of the Tax Policy, Energy and Technology, and Employment Relations, Training, and Safety Committees; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we honor Representative Leon Drolet as he concludes his service with the Michigan House of Representatives; and be it further

            Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Drolet as evidence of our esteem.