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

            House Resolution No. 460.

            A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Bettie Cook Scott.

            Whereas, It is the privilege of this body to honor Representative Bettie Cook Scott as her time in the Michigan House of Representatives concludes and to extend our thanks. Her service and leadership in this legislative body will be missed; and

            Whereas, Bettie Cook Scott brought a wealth of knowledge and local expertise with her when she rejoined the Michigan Legislature this term. A graduate of Wayne State University and the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command, Representative Scott was a dedicated officer of the Detroit Police Department for more than 17 years. Her distinguished public service career also included serving her community as a Detroit Public Schools teacher, community activist, and the founder of Detroit's Adopt-A-Cop program, helping at-risk youth. She is also the founder of the Calumet Townhouses Community Board and served as president of the 3-Mile Block Club; and

Whereas, Representative Scott was first elected to this institution in 2006, serving from 2007 through 2010, and rejoined the body following the 2016 election as the representative of the Second District, working tirelessly on behalf of the citizens of Detroit and Wayne County. Her commitment to addressing the needs of her district paid dividends in her work on the Commerce and Trade, Workforce and Talent Development, Financial Liability Reform, and other committees. During her time in the Legislature, Representative Scott vigorously advocated for her constituents and the well-being of all Michiganders on numerous issues, including drinking water quality and women's health; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Bettie Cook Scott for her notable contributions to this legislative body and to our state; and be it further

            Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Scott as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.