Bill Text: MI SR0207 | 2009-2010 | 95th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution of tribute to the Honorable Gilda Jacobs.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 22-14)
Status: (Passed) 2010-12-01 - Entire Membership Of The Senate And Lieutenant Governor Named Co-sponsors [SR0207 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2009-SR0207-Enrolled.html
SR-207, As Adopted by Senate, December 1, 2010
Senator Prusi offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 207.
A resolution of tribute to the Honorable Gilda Jacobs.
Whereas, It is an honor and a distinct privilege to extend this expression of tribute and gratitude to Senator Gilda Jacobs as she brings to a close her tenure with this legislative body. Gilda Jacobs has been a champion for the commonweal, serving as a voice and presence for the disenfranchised; and
Whereas, Leadership and service strongly portray the essence of the commitment to public service that Gilda Jacobs has exercised both inside and outside of the legislative arena. She has a long and impressive list of civic and community contributions that include efforts through the South Oakland NAACP, the Anti-Defamation League, and the Women's Division of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit. Furthermore, she has been the recipient of numerous honors, including the Wonder Woman Award from the Women's Survival Center, the Something Wonderful for Children Legislative Award from Michigan's Children, and the Michigan Fatherhood Coalition Public Service Award, to name a few. She also served as chair of the 12th Congressional District Democratic Committee and an Oakland County commissioner and was the first woman elected to the Huntington Woods City Commission. She also distinguished herself through her efforts as mayor pro tem of Huntington Woods; and
Whereas, Indeed, in her tenure in the Senate, Gilda Jacobs worked steadfastly on numerous public policy initiatives, including early childhood education, tax restructuring, and funding for the Detroit Zoo. In every endeavor, she displayed wisdom and expertise in the workings of the legislative process and sensitivity to the issues most pressing to the residents of this state. She has been an important asset to the Senate; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby offer this expression of tribute to salute the Honorable Gilda Jacobs for her notable contributions to the Michigan Senate; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Senator Jacobs as evidence of our esteem and best wishes.
