Bill Text: MI HR0364 | 2009-2010 | 95th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Martin J. Griffin.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-11-30 - Adopted [HR0364 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2009-HR0364-Introduced.html
The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 364.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Martin J. Griffin.
Whereas, The members of this legislative body are honored to join together in thanking Representative Martin J. Griffin has he concludes his tenure of service in the Michigan House of Representatives. He has been diligent in his service to the Sixty-fourth Representative District and the people of Michigan. Throughout his public service, he has set an example for all to follow; and
Whereas, Martin Griffin was born and raised in Jackson. He graduated from Lumen Christi High School and went on to earn his bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan. He gained much knowledge of the legislative process as a staff member in the Michigan House of Representatives for 12 years and his five years at the federal level working for a United States Representative from Michigan. His more than a decade of service as mayor of the city of Jackson gave him great insights into the realities of budgets, taxes, and economic development. His membership in numerous economic development, civil rights, humanitarian, community, and business organizations rounded out his experience; and
Whereas, First elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2006 and returned to Lansing in 2008, Representative Griffin used his wealth of experience to shape legislation to benefit the entire state in areas of agriculture, health policy, transportation, and economic development. He led both the House Oversight and Investigations Committee and Michigan Capitol Committee as chair. Truly, Representative Griffin has contributed much to the Michigan Legislature; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we honor Representative Martin J. Griffin as he concludes his service with the Michigan House of Representatives; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Griffin as evidence of our lasting esteem and respect.
