Bill Text: MI HR0382 | 2021-2022 | 101st Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Jim Ellison.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2022-12-06 - Adopted [HR0382 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2021-HR0382-Enrolled.html
house resolution no.382
The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Jim Ellison.
Whereas, It is truly a privilege to honor Representative Jim Ellison for his six years of service in the Michigan House of Representatives. We commend him for his dedication to the Twenty-sixth District and his long history of service to the people of Royal Oak and Madison Heights, and for his contributions to this great state; and
Whereas, Before his election to the Legislature in 2016, Representative Ellison had a venerable career in local government. For the City of Royal Oak, he served as a city commissioner for four years and then as mayor for thirteen years. Representative Ellison also worked for the Royal Oak Planning Commission, including as its chairman. Additionally, he was Chairman of the Woodward Dream Cruise Liaison and President of the Royal Oak Housing Commission. Throughout his career, Representative Ellison has nurtured a large and loving family, with eight children and sixteen grandchildren, many of whom live in southeastern Michigan; and
Whereas, As a member of the House, Representative Ellison drew on his skills as a local leader to bring positive change to the whole of Michigan. His expertise was recognized by his appointment as minority vice chair of the Local Government and Municipal Finance Committee. Throughout his tenure, he also served as a member of the committees on Families, Children, and Seniors; Health Policy; Tax Policy; and Local Government. Representative Ellison successfully sponsored bills in legislative packages that simplified taxes in order to help small businesses and protected estates from probate abuse; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Jim Ellison for his notable contributions to this legislative body and to our state; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Ellison as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.
