Bill Text: MI HR0368 | 2021-2022 | 101st Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Sarah Anthony.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2022-12-06 - Adopted [HR0368 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2021-HR0368-Enrolled.html
house resolution no.368
The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Sarah Anthony.
Whereas, It is an honor to recognize the accomplishments of Representative Sarah Anthony as she departs from the House after over four years of service. She has been an effective and respected leader for this chamber, her constituents in the Sixty-eighth District, and people across the state of Michigan; and
Whereas, Representative Anthony is a Lansing native who has dedicated her education and career to public service. She graduated from Everett High School, earned a bachelor's degree in political science and legal studies from Central Michigan University, earned a master's degree in public administration from Western Michigan University, and was awarded a New Leadership Academy Fellowship from the University of Michigan. As a legislative assistant for Representative Joan Bauer and a member of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, Representative Anthony gained valuable insight into the importance of helping people utilize government services. She also served as deputy director of the Michigan College Access Network for eight years, helping Michigan residents achieve their educational dreams and strengthening our economy; and
Whereas, Representative Anthony was chosen to represent the people of Lansing in a special election in 2018 and subsequently reelected to two full terms. She has served as the Democratic Caucus Chair from 2019 to 2022 and was the first African-American woman from Lansing to be elected to the Michigan Legislature. Representative Anthony served with distinction as minority vice chair of the Committee on Rules and Competitiveness and the Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education and Community Colleges. She was additionally a member of the Insurance Committee and, on the Appropriations Committee, the Subcommittee on Corrections and the Subcommittee on the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the Department of Insurance and Financial Services. Representative Anthony has received numerous awards, including a "Legislator of the Year" award from Michigan Works!, a Great Expectations award from the Detroit branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and the Michigan College Access Network Board of Directors' Award. She successfully sponsored legislation to help Michiganians afford higher education through the Michigan Reconnect program and the Michigan Competitive Scholarship program; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Sarah Anthony for her notable contributions to this legislative body and to our state; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Anthony as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.
