Reps. Cotter, LaFontaine, Franz, Kelly, Denby, Dianda, Rendon, Barnett and Brown offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 349.   

A resolution to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.

Whereas, The Michigan Licensed Beverage Association (MLBA) is celebrating its seventy-fifth year of service to the licensed beverage industry. This milestone provides an excellent opportunity for the members of the Michigan Legislature to commend all who have contributed to the outstanding success of this valuable organization; and

Whereas, The members of the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association have been dedicated to the responsible sale and service of alcoholic beverages in bars, restaurants, party stores, hotels, and private clubs since 1939. The MLBA represents more than 1,700 licensed establishments. The members play a significant role in the state’s growing tourism industry due to their hospitable and efficient service; and

Whereas, MLBA has consistently promoted the concept of responsibility among its members and provided education for responsible sales and service to personnel who work in licensed establishments. In addition, MLBA has served as a voice for independent business owners who want to maintain the state’s healthy business climate and enhance tourism; and

Whereas, The MLBA has been a positive force in the licensed beverage industry for seventy five years and will continue to work toward improvements in the sale and service of alcoholic beverages for the benefit of both the public and the industry; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body commemorate the 75th  anniversary of the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. We thank the members for their contributions to the people of Michigan and to our economy; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the officers of MLBA as evidence of our appreciation.