house Resolution No.351

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

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Rebekah Warren.

Whereas, We are privileged to recognize and thank Representative Warren for her service in this chamber. Her hard work and dedication in the Fifty-fifth District, comprising parts of the cities of Ann Arbor and Milan and the townships of Ann Arbor, Augusta, Pittsfield, and York, has benefitted her constituents as well as the entire state; and

Whereas, Representative Warren earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Michigan before beginning her public service career as a legislative staffer. She also served as the executive director for a statewide women's healthcare nonprofit for seven years. She was first elected to the House in 2006, serving two terms, before being elected to two terms in the Senate beginning in 2011. During this time, she was a leader on many issues, including ending human trafficking and promoting women's rights; and

Whereas, Representative Warren was elected again to the House of Representatives in 2018. During her final term, she was appointed the minority vice chair of the Ways and Means Committee, playing a critical role in many of the policy issues facing the state. She has pushed for legislation to ensure access to health care for individuals with disabilities and to bring quality jobs to the state; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Rebekah Warren 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 Warren as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.