Bill Text: MI HR0394 | 2009-2010 | 95th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Tonya Schuitmaker.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-12-02 - Adopted [HR0394 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2009-HR0394-Enrolled.html
The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 394.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Tonya Schuitmaker.
Whereas, It is with gratitude for her hard work and dedication over the past six years that we salute Tonya Schuitmaker as she ends her tenure with the Michigan House of Representatives. A key part of her work as a legislator has been her efforts at the committee level, where she has served on the Energy and Technology, Judiciary, and Appropriations Committees; and
Whereas, A graduate of the Detroit College of Law, Representative Schuitmaker was a partner in the law firm of Schuitmaker, Cooper and Schuitmaker before being elected to the House of Representatives in 2004. Her background in family, business, and governmental law has served her well during her tenure in the House; and
Whereas, Representative Schuitmaker has been involved in numerous civic and community organizations. She has served on the State of Michigan Board of Medicine and Intercare Community Health Network and the Van Buren Community Mental Health Board. Representative Schuitmaker, who served as Assistant Minority Floor Leader during the Ninety-fifth Legislature, leaves the House of Representatives with a distinguished record of tackling tough issues that matter to Michigan, particularly the residents of southwest Michigan. We look forward to her continued contributions to her community and our state; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this resolution as an expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Tonya Schuitmaker for her many contributions to the people of Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Schuitmaker as evidence of our best wishes.
