Bill Text: MI SR0068 | 2011-2012 | 96th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution of tribute offered to honor Monica Martinez upon the completion of her term on the Michigan Public Service Commission.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 26-12)
Status: (Passed) 2011-06-28 - Entire Membership Of The Senate And Lieutenant Governor Named Co-sponsors [SR0068 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2011-SR0068-Enrolled.html
SR-68, As Adopted by Senate, June 28, 2011
Senator Nofs offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 68.
A resolution of tribute offered to honor Monica Martinez upon the completion of her term on the Michigan Public Service Commission.
Whereas, It is a great pleasure to extend this expression of our thanks and appreciation to Monica Martinez for her longstanding commitment to public service and outstanding leadership on the Michigan Public Service Commission; and
Whereas, During her term, Commissioner Martinez has been an innovative leader in consumer education and awareness efforts promoting low-income and senior programs, energy affordability and efficiency, and the value of generation resource diversity; and
Whereas, Commissioner Martinez's active role in the implementation of energy-efficiency policy and Renewable Portfolio Standards in Michigan lead to her selection as the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association 2009 Leader of the Year; and
Whereas, Her distinguished service has garnered national acclaim resulting in her election as Mid-America Regulatory Conference president and vice president of the Organization of MISO States during her tenure on the Michigan Public Service Commission; and
Whereas, Commissioner Martinez is also a member of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, serving on the Consumer Affairs and Telecommunications Committees; and
Whereas, Prior to her appointment to the Public Service Commission, Commissioner Martinez served the citizens of Michigan as Governor Granholm's deputy director of Legislative Affairs and as a senior policy advisor in the Senate; and
Whereas, Her commitment to serving others is evident through her leadership as liturgical minister at her church and tireless pro-bono consultation to many nonprofit charities; and
Whereas, Commissioner Martinez's intelligence, vision, and integrity have earned her recognition and our deepest appreciation; and
Whereas, We wish Monica the best of health, happiness, and fulfillment in all future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we offer this expression of our highest tribute to honor Monica Martinez; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Monica Martinez as a token of our esteem.
