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

            House Resolution No. 384.   

            A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Fred Miller.

            Whereas, It is a privilege for the members of this legislative body to commend and thank the Honorable Fred Miller as he concludes his tenure of service with the Michigan House of Representatives. The past six years have been challenging times to be a legislator, and his efforts on behalf of the people of his district and the entire state have been greatly appreciated; and

            Whereas, Fred Miller has served the people of Macomb County long before he came to Lansing. A graduate of Michigan State University who is also part way toward a master's degree from Wayne State University, Fred Miller served as a substitute teacher as well as working as a congressional aide and an aide to a Michigan State Senator. His involvement in community and charitable organizations showed his keen desire to help his neighbors, whether near or far; and

            Whereas, This experience served Representative Miller well in the Michigan Legislature, ever since his initial victory in 2004. He was returned to Lansing two more times by his constituents, where he worked on issues of importance to his district and the entire state. His work as the chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Colleges has been especially relevant as the Legislature crafted responses to our economic difficulties and the challenges of retraining our workforce; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we honor Representative Miller for his six years of public service in the Michigan House of Representatives; and be it further

            Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Miller as evidence of our esteem.