house resolution no.386

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

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Beth Griffin.

Whereas, It is with distinct pleasure that we honor Representative Beth Griffin as her time in the Michigan House of Representatives comes to a close. She served her constituents in the Sixty-sixth District, as well as all Michigan citizens, with passion and dedication; and

Whereas, Representative Griffin is a resident of Mattawan and the mother to two children, Hannah and Joey. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Indiana-Purdue at Fort Wayne University and a master’s degree in education and English from Old Dominion University. Representative Griffin has served her community impressively. She worked as a special education teacher and was the chair of the Area Agency on Aging, Region IV. Representative Griffin has served as a board member for the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission and Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study, as a member of the Van Buren County drug treatment and mental health specialty courts, as a precinct delegate, and as a member of countless other organizations dedicated to the betterment of Michigan; and

Whereas, Representative Griffin was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2016. During her time, she provided leadership as the chair of the Workforce, Trades, and Talent Committee and as the vice chair on the Communications and Technology Committee. Representative Griffin also served with distinction as a member of the House committees on Education Reform, Energy Policy, Regulatory Reform, Ways and Means, Financial Services, and Transportation. She has been an advocate for Michigan’s children and has championed legislation that would better prepare them for their futures; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Beth Griffin 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 Griffin as evidence of our appreciation and well wishes.