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 Leslie Mortimer.

            Whereas, We take great pleasure in offering this expression of gratitude to Leslie Mortimer for her service as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives. We are grateful for her hard work and dedication to the people of Jackson and Lenawee counties and the entire state of Michigan; and

            Whereas, Leslie Mortimer came to the Michigan House of Representatives after years of experience working in health care and volunteer service. Since graduating from Albion College and Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland and earning a master's degree from Wayne State University, she has worked for numerous health care facilities and now owns her own dietary consulting service. In addition, she has served as a two-time president of her local American Heart Association, and volunteered her time to various community services; and

            Whereas, Representative Mortimer has effectively applied her education and experience to tackle numerous issues during the Ninety-third Michigan Legislature. She has served as vice-chair of the Education Committee and a member of the committees on Health Policy, Insurance, Veterans Affairs, and Homeland Security. In all aspects of her legislative responsibilities, she has been a tireless advocate for protecting the health and safety of Michigan's citizens; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Leslie Mortimer for her notable contributions to this legislative body and to our entire state; and be it further

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