house resolution no.381

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

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Gary Eisen.

Whereas, It is with gratitude that we honor Representative Gary Eisen as his time in the Michigan House of Representatives comes to a close. He has served his constituents in the Eighty-first District, as well as all of Michigan's citizens, with tenacity and assertiveness; and

Whereas, Representative Eisen is a lifelong resident of Michigan. Born in Saint Clair, he graduated from Saint Clair High School, attended Saint Clair Community College, and earned a Welding Technology Degree from Winona Technical Institution. Representative Eisen has shown impressive knowledge and service as the owner of Eisen Inc., a welding and fabrication business, for 46 years. Representative Eisen is also a lifelong outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing. He is a dedicated Patriot Life member of the National Rifle Association, a member of the National Shooting Sports Foundation, and a member of the United States Practical Shooters Association. He serves as a concealed pistol license instructor. He is a seventh degree black belt and is a seven-time National Champion in martial arts. Representative Eisen is the devoted husband of Annie and loving father to two children, Bethany and Zachary; and

Whereas, Representative Eisen was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2018. He has served dutifully as the vice chair of the Transportation Committee and as a member of the committees on Agriculture; Local Government and Local Municipal Finance; Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation; Workforce, Trades, and Talent; and Military, Veterans and Homeland Security. Representative Eisen is proud of his honest and straightforward approach to policy issues and has championed legislation to improve outdoor recreation, allowing more Michiganders to enjoy the state’s beautiful resources. Of note, he is especially proud to be the House of Representatives and Staff Cornhole Champion for two years; now, therefore, be it

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

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Eisen as a token of our appreciation and sign of our sincere best wishes for the future.