Bill Text: MI SR0192 | 2009-2010 | 95th Legislature | Enrolled

Michigan Senate Resolution 192 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Nancy Cassis.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2010-12-01 - Entire Membership Of The Senate And Lieutenant Governor Named Co-sponsors [SR0192 Detail]

Download: Michigan-2009-SR0192-Enrolled.html

SR-192, As Adopted by Senate, December 1, 2010

Senator Bishop offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 192.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Nancy Cassis.

Whereas, In recognition of her distinguished career of service to the Senate and to the entire state, we take this opportunity to express our gratitude and admiration for the legislative tenure of Senator Nancy Cassis. As she brings to a close a legislative career filled with various contributions and achievements, it is appropriate to highlight the many ways that she has worked toward the betterment of the lives of her constituents and the residents of Michigan; and

Whereas, As a member of the Senate, Nancy Cassis has worked tirelessly through the legislative process to effectuate change in the state's business climate and the individual lives of Michigan citizens. From working to reform tax policy by eliminating the single business tax to sponsoring laws to bring reform, transparency, and accountability to MEGA tax credits, Senator Cassis has made fiscal responsibility her overriding goal. She sponsored landmark legislation establishing the kindergarten program that enabled children to start school early. Furthermore, as a consumer advocate, she sponsored legislation to protect the Social Security numbers of citizens, thus helping to fight against identity theft; and

Whereas, A native of Long Island, New York, Nancy Cassis attended Ohio University, where she earned a bachelor's degree, and the University of Michigan, where she earned a master's degree and an education specialist degree. Prior to her legislative career, she taught school in Ohio and later was a school psychologist for Novi Community Schools. Moreover, she has served the community in a host of civic and community organizations and has been the recipient of numerous accolades for excellence and dedication of service; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we express our gratitude to the Honorable Nancy Cassis as she brings to a close her term in the Michigan Senate; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Senator Cassis as a token of our esteem.