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PART VIII

HISTORY OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE

(References are to page numbers of the Journal.)

1. A resolution prescribing the Standing Rules of the House of Representatives. Jan. 12, introduced by Representative Chris Ward ...... 5 Jan. 12, rule 77 suspended...... 5 Jan. 12, adopted ...... 5 Representative(s) Mary Waters named co-sponsor(s)

2. A resolution to provide for officers of the House of Representatives for the Ninety-third Legislature. Jan. 12, introduced by Representative Chris Ward ...... 24 Jan. 12, rule 77 suspended...... 24 Jan. 12, adopted ...... 24 Representative(s) Mary Waters named co-sponsor(s)

3. A resolution to provide for the Clerk of the House of Representatives for the Ninety-third Legislature. Jan. 12, introduced by Representative Chris Ward ...... 25 Jan. 12, rule 77 suspended...... 25 Jan. 12, adopted ...... 25 Representative(s) Mary Waters named co-sponsor(s)

4. A resolution fixing the hour for daily sessions. Jan. 12, introduced by Representative Chris Ward ...... 26 Jan. 12, rule 77 suspended...... 26 Jan. 12, adopted ...... 26 Representative(s) Mary Waters named co-sponsor(s)

5. A resolution directing the Clerk to notify the Governor that the House of Representatives has assembled and is ready to proceed with the business of the session. Jan. 12, introduced by Representative Chris Ward ...... 26 Jan. 12, rule 77 suspended...... 26 Jan. 12, adopted ...... 26 Representative(s) Mary Waters named co-sponsor(s)

6. A resolution directing the Clerk to notify the Senate that the House of Representatives has assembled and is ready to proceed with the business of the session. Jan. 12, introduced by Representative Chris Ward ...... 27 Jan. 12, rule 77 suspended...... 27 Jan. 12, adopted ...... 27 Representative(s) Mary Waters named co-sponsor(s)

7. A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Joe Forbes, former member of the House of Representatives. Jan. 27, introduced by the Speaker on behalf of the entire membership...... 32 Jan. 27, adopted by unanimous standing vote ...... 32

8. A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Frank M. Fitzgerald, former member of the House of Repre- sentatives. Feb. 1, introduced by the Speaker on behalf of the entire membership ...... 62 Feb. 1, adopted by unanimous standing vote...... 62

9. A resolution designating February 3, 2005, as Wear Red for Women Day in the state of Michigan. Feb. 1, introduced by Representative Barb Vander Veen ...... 63 Feb. 1, rule 77 suspended ...... 63 Feb. 1, adopted...... 63 HISTORY OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE 3131

Representative(s) Frances Amos, Shelley Taub, David Palsrok, Joe Hune, Bruce Caswell, Chris Ward, John Pastor, Frank Accavitti, Glenn Anderson, Kathy Angerer, Steven Bieda, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Brenda Clack, Paul Condino, Kevin Elsenheimer, Judy Emmons, David Farhat, Barbara Farrah, John Garfield, John Gleason, Goeff Hansen, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, William Huizenga, Rick Jones, Philip LaJoy, Kathleen Law, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Jeff Mayes, Leslie Mortimer, Michael Murphy, Gary Newell, Neal Nitz, Phil Pavlov, Clarence Phillips, Gino Polidori, John Proos, Michael Sak, Tonya Schuitmaker, Joel Sheltrown, Virgil Smith, John Stewart, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Mary Waters, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

10. A resolution to commemorate February 2005 as National Cherry Month in the state of Michigan. Feb. 1, introduced by Representative Goeff Hansen ...... 63 Feb. 1, rule 77 suspended ...... 63 Feb. 1, adopted...... 63 Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Glenn Anderson, Steven Bieda, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Bruce Caswell, Paul Condino, Kevin Elsenheimer, David Farhat, Barbara Farrah, John Garfield, John Gleason, Robert Gosselin, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, William Huizenga, Rick Jones, Chris Kolb, Philip LaJoy, Kathleen Law, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Jeff Mayes, Leslie Mortimer, Michael Murphy, Gary Newell, Neal Nitz, David Palsrok, Phil Pavlov, Clarence Phillips, Gino Polidori, John Proos, Michael Sak, Tonya Schuitmaker, Joel Sheltrown, Virgil Smith, John Stewart, Shelley Taub, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Mary Waters, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

11. A resolution to memorialize the United States Senate to begin confirmation hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Michigan nominees to the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and to urge the full Senate to hold a vote on the nominees. Feb. 1, introduced by Representative Kevin Elsenheimer...... 64 Feb. 1, referred to Committee on Government Operations ...... 64 Representative(s) Rick Baxter, David Farhat, John Garfield, Robert Gosselin, Goeff Hansen, William Huizenga, Scott Hummel, Rick Jones, Philip LaJoy, Tom Meyer, Leslie Mortimer, Gary Newell, Mike Nofs, Brian Palmer, David Palsrok, Phil Pavlov, John Proos, David Robertson, Tonya Schuitmaker, Fulton Sheen, John Stewart, Shelley Taub, Barb Vander Veen, Howard Walker named co-sponsor(s)

12. A resolution declaring February 6, 2005, as Ronald Reagan Day in the state of Michigan. Feb. 1, introduced by Representative Leon Drolet...... 65 Feb. 1, rule 77 suspended ...... 65 Feb. 1, adopted...... 65 Representative(s) Daniel Acciavatti, Rick Baxter, Kevin Elsenheimer, David Farhat, John Garfield, Robert Gosselin, Goeff Hansen, William Huizenga, Rick Jones, Philip LaJoy, Tom Meyer, Leslie Mortimer, Gary Newell, Neal Nitz, Mike Nofs, Brian Palmer, David Palsrok, Phil Pavlov, John Proos, David Robertson, Tory Rocca, Fulton Sheen, Glenn Steil, John Stewart, Shelley Taub, Aldo Vagnozzi, Barb Vander Veen named co-sponsor(s)

13. A resolution to urge the Governor to review all existing and future mandates, so that they are carefully scrutinized for effectiveness and their impact on Michigan’s competitiveness in a global economy. Feb. 1, introduced by Representative Mike Nofs ...... 65 Feb. 1, referred to Committee on Commerce ...... 65 Feb. 3, reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1)...... 89 Feb. 3, laid over one day under the rules...... 89 Feb. 9, substitute (H-1) adopted ...... 114 Feb. 9, adopted...... 114 Representative(s) Lorence Wenke, Rick Baxter, Leslie Mortimer, Daniel Acciavatti, Kevin Elsenheimer, David Farhat, John Garfield, Goeff Hansen, William Huizenga, Scott Hummel, Rick Jones, Philip LaJoy, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Tom Meyer, Michael Murphy, Gary Newell, Brian Palmer, David Palsrok, Phil Pavlov, John Proos, David Robertson, Tonya Schuitmaker, Fulton Sheen, John Stewart, Shelley Taub, Barb Vander Veen, Howard Walker named co-sponsor(s)

14. A resolution to state the intention of the House of Representatives to address the rising costs of health care and retirement in public education. Feb. 1, introduced by Representative Brian Palmer ...... 66 Feb. 1, referred to Committee on Education ...... 66 3132 HISTORY OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE

Feb. 9, reported with recommendation without amendment(s)...... 117 Feb. 9, laid over one day under the rules...... 117 Feb. 16, adopted...... 168 Feb. 16, Rep. Brenda Clack removed as co-sponsor ...... 168 Representative(s) Daniel Acciavatti, Kevin Elsenheimer, John Garfield, Robert Gosselin, Goeff Hansen, William Huizenga, Scott Hummel, Philip LaJoy, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Tom Meyer, Leslie Mortimer, Gary Newell, David Palsrok, Phil Pavlov, John Proos, David Robertson, Tonya Schuitmaker, Fulton Sheen, John Stewart, Shelley Taub, Barb Vander Veen named co-sponsor(s)

15. A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Jelt Sietsema, former member of the House of Representatives. Feb. 2, introduced by the Speaker on behalf of the entire membership ...... 78 Feb. 2, adopted by unanimous standing vote...... 78

16. A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the House of Representatives. Feb. 3, rule suspended ...... 88 Feb. 3, introduced by Representative Chris Ward...... 88 Feb. 3, rule 77 suspended ...... 88 Feb. 3, adopted...... 88 Representative(s) Mary Waters named co-sponsor(s)

17. A resolution congratulating the Calvin College Men’s Cross Country Team on winning the 2004 Division III Men’s Cross Country National Championship. Feb. 9, introduced by Representative Jerry Kooiman ...... 115 Feb. 9, rule 77 suspended ...... 115 Feb. 9, adopted...... 115 Representative(s) Michael Sak, William Van Regenmorter, Tom Pearce, Glenn Steil, Kevin Green, William Huizenga, Dave Hildenbrand, Barb Vander Veen, Lorence Wenke named co-sponsor(s)

18. A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to reject plans to privatize Social Security by cutting Social Security’s guaranteed benefits and diverting money out of Social Security into private investment accounts and to commit to repaying to the Social Security Trust Fund the monies Congress has taken and spent for other purposes. Feb. 9, introduced by Representative John Espinoza ...... 116 Feb. 9, referred to Committee on Government Operations ...... 116 Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Glenn Anderson, Doug Bennett, Steven Bieda, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Dianne Byrum, Brenda Clack, Paul Condino, George Cushingberry, Marie Donigan, Barbara Farrah, Lee Gonzales, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Herb Kehrl, Chris Kolb, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Jeff Mayes, Bill McConico, Gary McDowell, Andrew Meisner, Fred Miller, Michael Murphy, Clarence Phillips, Jim Plakas, Gino Polidori, Michael Sak, Joel Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Dudley Spade, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Mary Waters, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko, Kathleen Law named co-sponsor(s)

19. A resolution declaring February 11, 2005, as White Shirt Day 2005 in the state of Michigan. Feb. 10, introduced by Representative John Gleason...... 122 Feb. 10, rule 77 suspended ...... 122 Feb. 10, adopted...... 122 Representative(s) Steven Bieda, Paul Condino, Alexander Lipsey, Chris Kolb, Gary McDowell, John Espinoza, Alma Smith, Tupac Hunter, Steven Tobocman, Jim Plakas, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Frank Accavitti, Michael Murphy, Brenda Clack, Lee Gonzales, Barbara Farrah, Rich Brown, Glenn Anderson, Carl Williams, Gretchen Whitmer, Stephen Adamini, Michael Sak, Paula Zelenko, Matthew Gillard, Joel Sheltrown, Marsha Cheeks, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Fred Miller, Gabe Leland, Herb Kehrl, Aldo Vagnozzi, Pam Byrnes, Kathleen Law, Marie Donigan, Doug Bennett, Dianne Byrum, Gino Polidori, Mary Waters named co-sponsor(s)

20. A resolution to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Rotary International, and to honor the contributions of Michigan Rotarians by naming Feb. 23, 2005, as Rotary Day, and the week of February 20, 2005, as Rotary Week in the state of Michigan. Feb. 15, introduced by Representative Dudley Spade...... 132 Feb. 15, rule 77 suspended ...... 132 Feb. 15, adopted...... 132 HISTORY OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE 3133

Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Stephen Adamini, Glenn Anderson, Kathy Angerer, Richard Ball, Rick Baxter, Doug Bennett, Steven Bieda, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Brenda Clack, Ed Clemente, Paul Condino, Andy Dillon, Marie Donigan, Kevin Elsenheimer, John Espinoza, David Farhat, Barbara Farrah, Lee Gonzales, Robert Gosselin, Kevin Green, Dave Hildenbrand, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Rick Jones, Herb Kehrl, Chris Kolb, Philip LaJoy, Kathleen Law, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Jeff Mayes, Gary McDowell, Fred Miller, Leslie Mortimer, Michael Murphy, Neal Nitz, Brian Palmer, David Palsrok, Gino Polidori, Michael Sak, Tonya Schuitmaker, Rick Shaffer, Joel Sheltrown, Alma Smith, John Stewart, Shelley Taub, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Barb Vander Veen, Mary Waters, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko, Dianne Byrum named co-sponsor(s)

21. A resolution recognizing March 2005 as Reading Month in the state of Michigan. Feb. 16, introduced by Representative Brian Palmer ...... 156 Feb. 16, rule 77 suspended ...... 156 Feb. 16, adopted...... 156 Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Daniel Acciavatti, Glenn Anderson, Kathy Angerer, Rick Baxter, Pam Byrnes, Bruce Caswell, Bill Caul, Brenda Clack, Ed Clemente, Paul Condino, Kevin Elsenheimer, Judy Emmons, David Farhat, Barbara Farrah, John Garfield, Lee Gonzales, Robert Gosselin, Kevin Green, Dave Hildenbrand, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, William Huizenga, Rick Jones, Herb Kehrl, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Gary McDowell, Tom Meyer, Leslie Mortimer, Michael Murphy, David Palsrok, Gino Polidori, John Proos, David Robertson, Michael Sak, Rick Shaffer, Joel Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Dudley Spade, John Stakoe, John Stewart, Shelley Taub, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Barb Vander Veen, Lisa Wojno, Richard Ball named co-sponsor(s)

22. A resolution commemorating March 2005 as Ethnic and Cultural Heritage Month in the state of Michigan. Feb. 16, introduced by Representative Shelley Taub ...... 156 Feb. 16, rule 77 suspended ...... 156 Feb. 16, adopted...... 156 Representative(s) Barb Vander Veen, David Robertson, Kevin Elsenheimer, John Garfield, Fred Miller, Dave Hildenbrand, Tory Rocca, John Moolenaar, Fulton Sheen, Frances Amos, Tonya Schuitmaker, Leslie Mortimer, Philip LaJoy, Rick Jones, David Law, Roger Kahn, Phil Pavlov, Tom Meyer, William Huizenga, Lorence Wenke, Tom Casperson, Goeff Hansen, Jacob Hoogendyk, Neal Nitz, Rick Baxter, Kevin Green, Rick Shaffer, Jerry Kooiman, David Farhat, Frank Accavitti, Glenn Anderson, Kathy Angerer, Pam Byrnes, Bill Caul, Brenda Clack, Ed Clemente, Paul Condino, Judy Emmons, Barbara Farrah, Lee Gonzales, Robert Gosselin, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Herb Kehrl, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Gary McDowell, Michael Murphy, Brian Palmer, David Palsrok, John Proos, Michael Sak, Joel Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Dudley Spade, John Stakoe, John Stewart, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Lisa Wojno, Richard Ball named co-sponsor(s)

23. A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the House of Representatives. Feb. 17, rule suspended ...... 174 Feb. 17, introduced by Representative Chris Ward...... 174 Feb. 17, rule 77 suspended ...... 174 Feb. 17, adopted...... 174 Representative(s) Mary Waters named co-sponsor(s)

24. A resolution to urge the Michigan Capitol Committee to recommend that a display of the Ten Commandments and other documents that may be primarily religious in nature or origin and that have had an impact on this state’s or this country’s history be placed in the Capitol. Feb. 22, introduced by Representative Robert Gosselin ...... 192 Feb. 22, referred to Committee on Government Operations ...... 192 Mar. 22, reported with recommendation with substitute (H-3)...... 334 Mar. 22, laid over one day under the rules ...... 334 Mar. 24, substitute (H-3) adopted...... 357 Mar. 24, adopted...... 357 Representative(s) John Stahl, Daniel Acciavatti, Brian Palmer, John Garfield, Scott Hummel, John Pastor, Tory Rocca, Rick Shaffer, Tonya Schuitmaker, Jim Marleau, Philip LaJoy, Chris Ward, Glenn Steil, David Robertson, William Huizenga, Jacob Hoogendyk, Jerry Kooiman, Fulton Sheen, Dave Hildenbrand, Joe Hune, Rick Baxter, Tom Casperson, Judy Emmons, Phil Pavlov, LaMar Lemmons, III, Bruce Caswell, Kevin Elsenheimer, Rick Jones, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Tom Meyer, Leslie Mortimer, Neal Nitz, Joel Sheltrown, Barb Vander Veen, Howard Walker named co-sponsor(s) 3134 HISTORY OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE

25. A resolution honoring the 150th anniversary of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids and the 10th anniversary of the Van Andel Museum Center. Feb. 24, introduced by Representative Jerry Kooiman ...... 219 Feb. 24, rule 77 suspended ...... 219 Feb. 24, adopted...... 219 Representative(s) Dave Hildenbrand, Michael Sak, Frank Accavitti, Glenn Anderson, Rick Baxter, Rich Brown, Dianne Byrum, Bill Caul, Ed Clemente, Andy Dillon, Kevin Elsenheimer, David Farhat, Barbara Farrah, John Garfield, Matthew Gillard, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Kevin Green, Goeff Hansen, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Rick Jones, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Bill McConico, Tom Meyer, Leslie Mortimer, Michael Murphy, Neal Nitz, David Palsrok, John Pastor, Phil Pavlov, Tom Pearce, Jim Plakas, Gino Polidori, John Proos, David Robertson, Tonya Schuitmaker, Rick Shaffer, Dudley Spade, John Stewart, Shelley Taub, Aldo Vagnozzi, William Van Regenmorter, Barb Vander Veen, Chris Ward, Mary Waters, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

26. A resolution honoring the 75th anniversary of Cub Scouting on February 24, 2005. Feb. 24, introduced by Representative Michael Sak ...... 220 Feb. 24, rule 77 suspended ...... 220 Feb. 24, adopted...... 220 Representative(s) Jerry Kooiman, Andrew Meisner, Glenn Anderson, Lee Gonzales, Frank Accavitti, Kathy Angerer, Rick Baxter, Steven Bieda, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Dianne Byrum, Bruce Caswell, Bill Caul, Brenda Clack, Ed Clemente, Paul Condino, Andy Dillon, Kevin Elsenheimer, David Farhat, Barbara Farrah, John Garfield, Matthew Gillard, John Gleason, Kevin Green, Goeff Hansen, Dave Hildenbrand, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Rick Jones, Roger Kahn, Herb Kehrl, Kathleen Law, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Jeff Mayes, Bill McConico, Tom Meyer, Fred Miller, Leslie Mortimer, Michael Murphy, Neal Nitz, Mike Nofs, Brian Palmer, David Palsrok, John Pastor, Phil Pavlov, Tom Pearce, Jim Plakas, Gino Polidori, John Proos, David Robertson, Tonya Schuitmaker, Rick Shaffer, Joel Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Dudley Spade, John Stahl, John Stewart, Shelley Taub, Aldo Vagnozzi, William Van Regenmorter, Barb Vander Veen, Chris Ward, Mary Waters, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

27. A resolution to encourage Governor Jennifer Granholm to reconsider the proposal to close the State Police post in Groveland Township. Mar. 1, introduced by Representative Jim Marleau...... 226 Mar. 1, referred to Committee on Appropriations...... 226 Representative(s) David Robertson, Richard Ball, Tonya Schuitmaker, Mike Nofs, Roger Kahn, John Garfield, Gary Newell, Paula Zelenko, Joel Sheltrown named co-sponsor(s) 28. A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to refrain from making cuts to the Community Oriented Policing Services program. Mar. 1, introduced by Representative Gretchen Whitmer...... 227 Mar. 1, referred to Committee on Appropriations...... 227 Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Stephen Adamini, Glenn Anderson, Kathy Angerer, Steven Bieda, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Dianne Byrum, Marsha Cheeks, Brenda Clack, Ed Clemente, Andy Dillon, Marie Donigan, John Espinoza, Barbara Farrah, Edward Gaffney, Matthew Gillard, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Herb Kehrl, Chris Kolb, Kathleen Law, Gabe Leland, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Jeff Mayes, Bill McConico, Gary McDowell, Fred Miller, Michael Murphy, Gary Newell, Gino Polidori, Michael Sak, Joel Sheltrown, Alma Smith, John Stewart, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Mary Waters, Carl Williams, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s) 29. A resolution recognizing March 2, 2005, as “Reps. Read Across Michigan Day.” Mar. 2, introduced by Representative Michael Sak...... 238 Mar. 2, rule 77 suspended...... 238 Mar. 2, adopted...... 238 Representative(s) Rick Jones, Aldo Vagnozzi, Rich Brown, Robert Gosselin, Daniel Acciavatti, Stephen Adamini, Glenn Anderson, Richard Ball, Rick Baxter, Doug Bennett, Darwin Booher, Pam Byrnes, Dianne Byrum, Bill Caul, Marsha Cheeks, Brenda Clack, Paul Condino, Kevin Elsenheimer, Barbara Farrah, John Garfield, Matthew Gillard, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Herb Kehrl, Chris Kolb, Kathleen Law, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Tom Meyer, Fred Miller, Leslie Mortimer, Michael Murphy, Mike Nofs, John Pastor, Phil Pavlov, Clarence Phillips, Jim Plakas, Gino Polidori, John Proos, Tory Rocca, Rick Shaffer, Joel Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Dudley Spade, John Stahl, Shelley Taub, Steven Tobocman, Barb Vander Veen, Mary Waters, Lisa Wojno, Judy Emmons, William Huizenga named co-sponsor(s) HISTORY OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE 3135

30. A resolution to memorialize Congress to enact legislation allowing the Department of Commerce (DOC) to help shield children by establishing and requiring the .xxx domain name for adult-only web sites. Mar. 3, introduced by Representative Howard Walker ...... 247 Mar. 3, referred to Committee on Commerce ...... 247 May 10, reported with recommendation without amendment(s) ...... 585 May 10, laid over one day under the rules ...... 585 May 11, adopted ...... 604 Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Kathy Angerer, Darwin Booher, Tom Casperson, Bill Caul, Brenda Clack, Ed Clemente, Judy Emmons, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Robert Gosselin, Goeff Hansen, William Huizenga, Rick Jones, Roger Kahn, Jerry Kooiman, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Tom Meyer, Fred Miller, Leslie Mortimer, Michael Murphy, Gary Newell, Mike Nofs, Tom Pearce, John Proos, Michael Sak, Fulton Sheen, Joel Sheltrown, Dudley Spade, Shelley Taub, Barb Vander Veen, Mary Waters, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

31. A resolution to memorialize Congress to enact highway reauthorization legislation with a level of funding that closes the gap between federal fuel tax dollars paid by Michigan motorists and dollars received to address Michigan’s transportation needs. Mar. 3, introduced by Representative Philip LaJoy ...... 248 Mar. 3, referred to Committee on Transportation ...... 248 Mar. 8, reported with recommendation without amendment(s) ...... 258 Mar. 8, laid over one day under the rules ...... 258 Mar. 9, adopted...... 264 Representative(s) Rick Baxter, Phil Pavlov, Bill Caul, Tom Pearce, Daniel Acciavatti, Gary Newell, David Law, Tim Moore, Howard Walker, Mike Nofs, John Pastor, David Robertson, Shelley Taub, Jack Brandenburg, Barb Vander Veen, Tom Casperson, John Stewart, John Stahl, Glenn Steil, Edward Gaffney, Rick Jones, Frances Amos, John Proos, Leon Drolet, Leslie Mortimer, Jim Marleau, Tory Rocca, Richard Ball, Jerry Kooiman named co-sponsor(s)

32. A resolution commemorating May 2005 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. Mar. 8, introduced by Representative Rick Jones ...... 257 Mar. 8, rule 77 suspended...... 257 Mar. 8, adopted...... 257 Representative(s) Steven Bieda, Bruce Caswell, Bill Caul, Kevin Elsenheimer, John Garfield, Lee Gonzales, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Jeff Mayes, Tom Meyer, Brian Palmer, Dudley Spade, Aldo Vagnozzi, Lisa Wojno, Daniel Acciavatti, Glenn Anderson, Kathy Angerer, Rick Baxter, Darwin Booher, Jack Brandenburg, Rich Brown, Dianne Byrum, Judy Emmons, Barbara Farrah, Matthew Gillard, John Gleason, Robert Gosselin, Goeff Hansen, Dave Hildenbrand, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Philip LaJoy, Gabe Leland, Leslie Mortimer, David Palsrok, Tom Pearce, Gino Polidori, Michael Sak, John Stahl, Glenn Steil, John Stewart, Shelley Taub, Steven Tobocman, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

33. A resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to enact legislation to provide that Michigan will receive a minimum of 95 percent of transportation funds it sends to the federal government. Mar. 9, introduced by Representative Pam Byrnes ...... 273 Mar. 9, referred to Committee on Transportation ...... 273 Representative(s) Matthew Gillard, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Michael Sak, Glenn Anderson, Mary Waters, Gabe Leland, Herb Kehrl, Andy Dillon, John Gleason, Fred Miller, Doug Bennett, Brenda Clack, Joel Sheltrown, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Paula Zelenko, Gretchen Whitmer, Rich Brown, Kathleen Law, Bill McConico, Tupac Hunter, Marsha Cheeks, Chris Kolb, Alexander Lipsey, Aldo Vagnozzi, John Espinoza, Virgil Smith, Jeff Mayes, Marie Donigan, Dianne Byrum, Steven Bieda, Lisa Wojno, Barbara Farrah, Frank Accavitti, Daniel Acciavatti, Kathy Angerer, Ed Clemente, Paul Condino, John Garfield, Lee Gonzales, Rick Jones, David Law, LaMar Lemmons, III, Leslie Mortimer, Tom Pearce, Jim Plakas, Gino Polidori, Alma Smith, John Stahl, John Stakoe, John Stewart, Steven Tobocman, Barb Vander Veen named co-sponsor(s)

34. A resolution commemorating the life of Max Fisher. Mar. 10, introduced by Representative Shelley Taub ...... 286 Mar. 10, rule 77 suspended...... 286 Mar. 10, adopted...... 286 Representative(s) Aldo Vagnozzi, Frank Accavitti, Frances Amos, Glenn Anderson, Richard Ball, Rick Baxter, Jack Brandenburg, Dianne Byrum, Bruce Caswell, Bill Caul, Marsha Cheeks, Ed Clemente, Paul Condino, George Cushingberry, Craig DeRoche, Andy Dillon, Kevin Elsenheimer, Barbara Farrah, Edward Gaffney, 3136 HISTORY OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE

John Garfield, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Robert Gosselin, Dave Hildenbrand, Joe Hune, Rick Jones, Roger Kahn, Herb Kehrl, Chris Kolb, Jerry Kooiman, Philip LaJoy, David Law, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Jim Marleau, Bill McConico, Andrew Meisner, Tom Meyer, Tim Moore, Leslie Mortimer, Neal Nitz, Mike Nofs, Brian Palmer, John Pastor, Tom Pearce, Clarence Phillips, Gino Polidori, John Proos, David Robertson, Michael Sak, Rick Shaffer, Joel Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Dudley Spade, John Stahl, John Stewart, Steven Tobocman, Barb Vander Veen, Chris Ward, Mary Waters, Paula Zelenko, Goeff Hansen, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, William Huizenga, Phil Pavlov named co-sponsor(s)

35. A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to adopt and submit to the states for ratifi- cation a proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a federal balanced budget. Mar. 15, introduced by Representative Lorence Wenke ...... 295 Mar. 15, referred to Committee on Government Operations ...... 295 Representative(s) Robert Gosselin, Alexander Lipsey, Aldo Vagnozzi named co-sponsor(s)

36. A resolution recognizing March 16th, 2005, as Liberty Day in the state of Michigan. Mar. 16, introduced by Representative Jacob Hoogendyk...... 308 Mar. 16, rule 77 suspended...... 308 Mar. 16, adopted...... 308 Representative(s) Rick Baxter, Darwin Booher, Tom Casperson, Bruce Caswell, Kevin Elsenheimer, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Robert Gosselin, Goeff Hansen, Rick Jones, Philip LaJoy, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Jim Marleau, Tom Meyer, Leslie Mortimer, Mike Nofs, Brian Palmer, John Pastor, David Robertson, Tory Rocca, Michael Sak, Rick Shaffer, John Stahl, John Stakoe, Shelley Taub, Barb Vander Veen, Scott Hummel, LaMar Lemmons, III, Joel Sheltrown named co-sponsor(s)

37. A resolution honoring National Kidney Foundation of Michigan upon the occasion of its 50th anniversary. Mar. 17, introduced by Representative Edward Gaffney ...... 316 Mar. 17, rule 77 suspended...... 316 Mar. 17, adopted...... 316 Representative(s) John Gleason, Joe Hune, Jim Plakas, Lisa Wojno, Frank Accavitti, Stephen Adamini, Glenn Anderson, Kathy Angerer, Richard Ball, Rick Baxter, Doug Bennett, Steven Bieda, Darwin Booher, Pam Byrnes, Dianne Byrum, Bruce Caswell, Bill Caul, Paul Condino, George Cushingberry, John Espinoza, David Farhat, Barbara Farrah, John Garfield, Matthew Gillard, Lee Gonzales, Kevin Green, Goeff Hansen, Dave Hildenbrand, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, William Huizenga, Rick Jones, Herb Kehrl, Philip LaJoy, Kathleen Law, Gabe Leland, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Jim Marleau, Jeff Mayes, Gary McDowell, Tom Meyer, Fred Miller, Leslie Mortimer, Michael Murphy, Gary Newell, Neal Nitz, Mike Nofs, Brian Palmer, David Palsrok, Tom Pearce, Clarence Phillips, Gino Polidori, John Proos, Michael Sak, Rick Shaffer, Joel Sheltrown, Virgil Smith, Dudley Spade, John Stahl, Glenn Steil, John Stewart, Aldo Vagnozzi, Barb Vander Veen, Mary Waters, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

38. A resolution recognizing March 2005 as American Red Cross Month in the state of Michigan. Mar. 17, introduced by Representative Jerry Kooiman...... 317 Mar. 17, rule 77 suspended...... 317 Mar. 17, adopted...... 317 Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Stephen Adamini, Glenn Anderson, Kathy Angerer, Richard Ball, Rick Baxter, Doug Bennett, Steven Bieda, Darwin Booher, Pam Byrnes, Dianne Byrum, Bruce Caswell, Bill Caul, Paul Condino, George Cushingberry, John Espinoza, David Farhat, Barbara Farrah, John Garfield, Matthew Gillard, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Kevin Green, Goeff Hansen, Dave Hildenbrand, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, William Huizenga, Rick Jones, Herb Kehrl, Philip LaJoy, Kathleen Law, Gabe Leland, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Jim Marleau, Jeff Mayes, Gary McDowell, Tom Meyer, Fred Miller, Leslie Mortimer, Michael Murphy, Gary Newell, Neal Nitz, Mike Nofs, Brian Palmer, David Palsrok, Tom Pearce, Gino Polidori, John Proos, Michael Sak, Rick Shaffer, Joel Sheltrown, Virgil Smith, Dudley Spade, John Stahl, Glenn Steil, John Stewart, Aldo Vagnozzi, Barb Vander Veen, Mary Waters, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

39. A resolution recognizing the week of March 28 through April 3, 2005, as National Community Development Week in the state of Michigan. Mar. 23, introduced by Representative Steven Tobocman...... 348 Mar. 23, rule 77 suspended...... 348 Mar. 23, adopted...... 348 HISTORY OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE 3137

Representative(s) Jerry Kooiman, Frank Accavitti, Stephen Adamini, Glenn Anderson, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Brenda Clack, Paul Condino, Andy Dillon, Kevin Elsenheimer, Barbara Farrah, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Dave Hildenbrand, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, William Huizenga, Chris Kolb, Philip LaJoy, Gabe Leland, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Jeff Mayes, Andrew Meisner, Fred Miller, Michael Murphy, Jim Plakas, Gino Polidori, John Proos, Michael Sak, Rick Shaffer, Joel Sheltrown, Dudley Spade, Aldo Vagnozzi, Barb Vander Veen, Mary Waters, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

40. A resolution commemorating April 2005 as Raise the Flags and Dig Safely Month in the state of Michigan. Mar. 23, introduced by Representative Mike Nofs ...... 349 Mar. 23, rule 77 suspended...... 349 Mar. 23, adopted...... 349 Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Stephen Adamini, Glenn Anderson, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Brenda Clack, Paul Condino, Andy Dillon, Kevin Elsenheimer, Barbara Farrah, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Kevin Green, Dave Hildenbrand, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, William Huizenga, Chris Kolb, Philip LaJoy, Gabe Leland, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Jeff Mayes, Andrew Meisner, Tom Meyer, Fred Miller, Michael Murphy, Gino Polidori, John Proos, Michael Sak, Rick Shaffer, Joel Sheltrown, Dudley Spade, Steven Tobocman, Barb Vander Veen, Mary Waters, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

41. A resolution to honor the Tuskegee Airmen for the bravery in fighting for our freedom in World War II, and for their contribution in creating an integrated United States Air Force. Mar. 24, introduced by Representative LaMar Lemmons, Jr...... 373 Mar. 24, rule 77 suspended...... 373 Mar. 24, adopted...... 373 Representative(s) LaMar Lemmons, III, Aldo Vagnozzi, George Cushingberry, Dianne Byrum, Michael Sak, Chris Ward, Brian Palmer, Jacob Hoogendyk, Robert Gosselin, Richard Ball, Tory Rocca, Tom Casperson, John Garfield, Bruce Caswell, Kevin Elsenheimer, Jack Brandenburg, Alma Smith, Barb Vander Veen, John Stewart, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Edward Gaffney, David Robertson, Barbara Farrah, Jim Plakas, Frank Accavitti, Lorence Wenke, Frances Amos, Mike Nofs, Steven Tobocman, Roger Kahn, Rick Jones, Tom Pearce, Bill Caul, John Proos, Phil Pavlov, Kevin Green, Goeff Hansen, Neal Nitz, Rick Baxter, John Stakoe, Judy Emmons, Philip LaJoy, Leslie Mortimer, Leon Drolet, David Palsrok, David Farhat, Rick Shaffer, John Moolenaar, Tim Moore, Chris Kolb, Lee Gonzales, Jeff Mayes, Dave Hildenbrand, Gabe Leland, Morris Hood, Dudley Spade, Gino Polidori, Matthew Gillard, Andy Dillon, Bill McConico, Marsha Cheeks, Marie Donigan, Pam Byrnes, Kathy Angerer, Ed Clemente, Michael Murphy, Paula Zelenko, Glenn Anderson, Lisa Wojno, Stephen Adamini, Steven Bieda, Darwin Booher, John Gleason, Tupac Hunter, Alexander Lipsey, Andrew Meisner, Fred Miller, Gary Newell, Clarence Phillips, Tonya Schuitmaker, Joel Sheltrown, John Stahl, Shelley Taub, Mary Waters named co-sponsor(s)

42. A resolution recognizing April 2005 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the state of Michigan. Mar. 24, introduced by Representative Michael Sak...... 373 Mar. 24, rule 77 suspended...... 373 Mar. 24, adopted...... 373 Representative(s) Jerry Kooiman, Dave Hildenbrand, Frank Accavitti, Daniel Acciavatti, Stephen Adamini, Glenn Anderson, Richard Ball, Rick Baxter, Steven Bieda, Darwin Booher, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Paul Condino, George Cushingberry, Andy Dillon, Kevin Elsenheimer, Barbara Farrah, John Garfield, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Morris Hood, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, William Huizenga, Tupac Hunter, Rick Jones, Chris Kolb, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Bill McConico, Fred Miller, Leslie Mortimer, Michael Murphy, Gary Newell, Neal Nitz, Mike Nofs, David Palsrok, Phil Pavlov, Tom Pearce, Clarence Phillips, Jim Plakas, Gino Polidori, John Proos, Tonya Schuitmaker, Rick Shaffer, Joel Sheltrown, Dudley Spade, John Stahl, Shelley Taub, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Barb Vander Veen, Mary Waters, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko, Kathy Angerer, Robert Gosselin named co-sponsor(s)

43. A resolution to establish April as Youth Financial Literacy Month in the state of Michigan. Mar. 24, introduced by Representative Kevin Green ...... 373 Mar. 24, rule 77 suspended...... 373 Mar. 24, adopted...... 373 Representative(s) Stephen Adamini, Glenn Anderson, Richard Ball, Rick Baxter, Steven Bieda, Darwin Booher, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Dianne Byrum, Paul Condino, George Cushingberry, Andy Dillon, Kevin Elsenheimer, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Dave Hildenbrand, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, William Huizenga, Tupac Hunter, Rick Jones, Chris Kolb, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Bill McConico, Tom Meyer, Fred Miller, Leslie Mortimer, Michael Murphy, Gary Newell, Neal Nitz, Mike Nofs, David Palsrok, Phil 3138 HISTORY OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE

Pavlov, Tom Pearce, Clarence Phillips, Gino Polidori, John Proos, David Robertson, Michael Sak, Rick Shaffer, Joel Sheltrown, Dudley Spade, Shelley Taub, Steven Tobocman, Barb Vander Veen, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko, Robert Gosselin, Brian Palmer named co-sponsor(s) 44. A resolution honoring Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park for ten years of operations. Apr. 12, introduced by Representative Dave Hildenbrand...... 382 Apr. 12, rule 77 suspended ...... 382 Apr. 12, adopted ...... 382 Representative(s) Michael Sak, Frank Accavitti, Stephen Adamini, Richard Ball, Steven Bieda, Darwin Booher, Pam Byrnes, Bill Caul, Kevin Elsenheimer, John Espinoza, David Farhat, Barbara Farrah, John Garfield, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Robert Gosselin, Goeff Hansen, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, William Huizenga, Rick Jones, Jerry Kooiman, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Jeff Mayes, Gary McDowell, Tom Meyer, Leslie Mortimer, Michael Murphy, Gary Newell, Jim Plakas, Gino Polidori, John Proos, David Robertson, Tory Rocca, Rick Shaffer, Shelley Taub, Steven Tobocman, Barb Vander Veen, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko, Jack Brandenburg, Tom Casperson, Bruce Caswell, Ed Clemente, Kevin Green, Herb Kehrl, LaMar Lemmons, III, Tim Moore, Neal Nitz, David Palsrok, Phil Pavlov, Clarence Phillips, Tonya Schuitmaker, Dudley Spade named co-sponsor(s)

45. A resolution commemorating April 10-16, 2005, as Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Apr. 12, introduced by Representative William Van Regenmorter ...... 383 Apr. 12, rule 77 suspended ...... 383 Apr. 12, adopted ...... 383 Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Stephen Adamini, Richard Ball, Steven Bieda, Darwin Booher, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Bill Caul, Paul Condino, Kevin Elsenheimer, John Espinoza, David Farhat, Barbara Farrah, John Garfield, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Robert Gosselin, Goeff Hansen, Dave Hildenbrand, Morris Hood, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, William Huizenga, Scott Hummel, Rick Jones, Jerry Kooiman, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Jeff Mayes, Gary McDowell, Tom Meyer, Leslie Mortimer, Michael Murphy, Gary Newell, Jim Plakas, Gino Polidori, John Proos, David Robertson, Tory Rocca, Michael Sak, Rick Shaffer, Shelley Taub, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Barb Vander Veen, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko, Jack Brandenburg, Tom Casperson, Bruce Caswell, Ed Clemente, Kevin Green, Herb Kehrl, LaMar Lemmons, III, Bill McConico, Tim Moore, Neal Nitz, David Palsrok, Phil Pavlov, Clarence Phillips, Tonya Schuitmaker, Dudley Spade named co-sponsor(s)

46. A resolution recognizing April 2005 as Donate Life Month in the state of Michigan. Apr. 13, introduced by Representative John Gleason ...... 405 Apr. 13, rule 77 suspended ...... 405 Apr. 13, adopted ...... 405 Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Daniel Acciavatti, Stephen Adamini, Steven Bieda, Rich Brown, Dianne Byrum, Brenda Clack, Paul Condino, Andy Dillon, John Garfield, Matthew Gillard, Lee Gonzales, Robert Gosselin, Kevin Green, Dave Hildenbrand, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Jerry Kooiman, Philip LaJoy, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Jeff Mayes, Bill McConico, Leslie Mortimer, Neal Nitz, Phil Pavlov, Tom Pearce, Clarence Phillips, Gino Polidori, David Robertson, Michael Sak, Rick Shaffer, John Stahl, John Stakoe, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Barb Vander Veen, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko, Richard Ball, John Proos, Dudley Spade, Bill Caul named co-sponsor(s)

47. A resolution commemorating April 24, 2005, as Michigan’s Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923. Apr. 13, introduced by Representative Shelley Taub...... 406 Apr. 13, rule 77 suspended ...... 406 Apr. 13, adopted ...... 406 Representative(s) John Garfield, Frank Accavitti, Daniel Acciavatti, Stephen Adamini, Steven Bieda, Dianne Byrum, Paul Condino, Andy Dillon, Matthew Gillard, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Robert Gosselin, Kevin Green, Dave Hildenbrand, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Jerry Kooiman, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Jeff Mayes, Bill McConico, Tom Meyer, Fred Miller, Leslie Mortimer, Phil Pavlov, Tom Pearce, Clarence Phillips, Gino Polidori, Alma Smith, John Stahl, John Stakoe, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Barb Vander Veen, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko, Richard Ball, Leon Drolet, John Proos, Bill Caul named co-sponsor(s)

48. A resolution honoring the life and contributions to the world of The Holy Father, Pope John Paul II. Apr. 14, introduced by the Speaker on behalf of the entire membership ...... 418 Apr. 14, adopted ...... 418 HISTORY OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE 3139

49. A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act. Apr. 14, introduced by Representative LaMar Lemmons, III ...... 424 Apr. 14, referred to Committee on Government Operations...... 424 Representative(s) LaMar Lemmons, Jr., John Garfield, Gretchen Whitmer, Paula Zelenko, John Gleason, Alexander Lipsey named co-sponsor(s)

50. A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Allison Green, former Speaker of the House of Representatives. Apr. 19, introduced by the Speaker on behalf of the entire membership ...... 430 Apr. 19, adopted by unanimous standing vote ...... 430

51. A resolution to memorialize the United States Congress and the President of the United States to reauthorize the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Apr. 19, introduced by Representative LaMar Lemmons, III ...... 441 Apr. 19, referred to Committee on Government Operations...... 441 Representative(s) LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Paul Condino, George Cushingberry, Fred Miller, Doug Bennett, Herb Kehrl, Aldo Vagnozzi, Paula Zelenko, Michael Murphy, Virgil Smith, Barbara Farrah, Brenda Clack, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Kathleen Law, Gabe Leland, Gino Polidori, John Espinoza, Gary McDowell, Alma Smith, Alexander Lipsey, Steven Tobocman, Chris Kolb, Clarence Phillips, Lee Gonzales, Morris Hood, John Garfield, Joel Sheltrown, Mary Waters, Dianne Byrum, Ed Clemente, Glenn Anderson, Bill McConico, Marsha Cheeks, Frank Accavitti, Steven Bieda, Rich Brown, Andy Dillon, John Gleason, Jeff Mayes, Gary Newell, Michael Sak named co-sponsor(s)

52. A resolution declaring April as Autism Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. Apr. 20, introduced by Representative Dianne Byrum ...... 469 Apr. 20, rule 77 suspended ...... 469 Apr. 20, adopted ...... 469 Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Stephen Adamini, Glenn Anderson, Richard Ball, Steven Bieda, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Bruce Caswell, Bill Caul, Marsha Cheeks, Brenda Clack, Ed Clemente, Paul Condino, George Cushingberry, John Espinoza, David Farhat, Barbara Farrah, Matthew Gillard, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Dave Hildenbrand, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Rick Jones, Herb Kehrl, Chris Kolb, Gabe Leland, LaMar Lemmons, III, Alexander Lipsey, Jeff Mayes, Bill McConico, Gary McDowell, Andrew Meisner, Fred Miller, Michael Murphy, David Palsrok, Clarence Phillips, Jim Plakas, Gino Polidori, Michael Sak, Rick Shaffer, Joel Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Dudley Spade, John Stahl, John Stakoe, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, William Van Regenmorter, Barb Vander Veen, Mary Waters, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

53. A resolution to urge the United States Coast Guard to immediately eliminate the “No Ballast on Board” (NOBOB) exemption from regulations on ballast water management and require all ships with ballast tanks that enter the Great Lakes to conform to all regulations for ballast water management in federal law. Apr. 20, introduced by Representative Kathleen Law...... 470 Apr. 20, referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Great Lakes, Land Use, and Environment...... 470 Apr. 28, reported with recommendation without amendment(s)...... 528 Apr. 28, laid over one day under the rules...... 528 May 18, re-referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Great Lakes, Land Use, and Environment...... 648 Representative(s) Matthew Gillard, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Barbara Farrah, Lee Gonzales, Andrew Meisner, Alexander Lipsey, Paula Zelenko, Carl Williams, Alma Smith, Michael Sak, Dianne Byrum, Bill McConico, Gary McDowell, Lisa Wojno, Steven Tobocman, Pam Byrnes, Dudley Spade, Chris Kolb, Steven Bieda, Aldo Vagnozzi, John Gleason, Marie Donigan, George Cushingberry, Frank Accavitti, Gretchen Whitmer, Stephen Adamini, Mary Waters, Clarence Phillips, Jim Plakas, Joel Sheltrown, Glenn Anderson, LaMar Lemmons, III, Richard Ball, Darwin Booher, Rich Brown, Bill Caul, Marsha Cheeks, Brenda Clack, Ed Clemente, Paul Condino, Kevin Elsenheimer, John Espinoza, David Farhat, Dave Hildenbrand, Rick Jones, Herb Kehrl, Gabe Leland, Jeff Mayes, Fred Miller, Michael Murphy, David Palsrok, Gino Polidori, John Stahl, John Stakoe, Jack Brandenburg named co-sponsor(s)

54. A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States and the State Department to increase efforts to halt the violence and to provide humanitarian assistance in the Darfur region of Sudan. Apr. 20, introduced by Representative Aldo Vagnozzi...... 470 Apr. 20, referred to Committee on Government Operations...... 470 3140 HISTORY OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE

Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Stephen Adamini, Richard Ball, Steven Bieda, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Dianne Byrum, Marsha Cheeks, Brenda Clack, Ed Clemente, Paul Condino, George Cushingberry, John Espinoza, Barbara Farrah, Matthew Gillard, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Dave Hildenbrand, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Herb Kehrl, Chris Kolb, Gabe Leland, LaMar Lemmons, III, Alexander Lipsey, Bill McConico, Gary McDowell, Andrew Meisner, Fred Miller, Michael Murphy, Clarence Phillips, Jim Plakas, Gino Polidori, Joel Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Dudley Spade, John Stahl, Steven Tobocman, Mary Waters, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s) 55. A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to extend the production tax credit for wind power energy development. Apr. 21, introduced by Representative John Moolenaar ...... 482 Apr. 21, referred to Committee on Government Operations...... 482 Oct. 25, reported with recommendation without amendment(s) ...... 1997 Oct. 25, laid over one day under the rules ...... 1997 Representative(s) Roger Kahn, Howard Walker, Rick Shaffer, Daniel Acciavatti, Chris Ward, John Garfield, John Pastor, Frances Amos, Tom Casperson, Glenn Steil, Chris Kolb, Alma Smith, John Stahl, Barb Vander Veen, Rick Jones, Frank Accavitti, Stephen Adamini, Glenn Anderson, Richard Ball, Jack Brandenburg, Rich Brown, Dianne Byrum, Bill Caul, Brenda Clack, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Robert Gosselin, Jerry Kooiman, Philip LaJoy, Kathleen Law, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Jim Marleau, Tom Meyer, Fred Miller, Leslie Mortimer, Phil Pavlov, Gino Polidori, Tory Rocca, Michael Sak, Joel Sheltrown, Dudley Spade, Shelley Taub, Steven Tobocman named co-sponsor(s) 56. A resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to validate the requirement for Selfridge Air National Guard Base during the current round of the Base Realignment and Closure process. Apr. 21, introduced by Representative Frank Accavitti ...... 482 Apr. 21, referred to Committee on Government Operations...... 482 Representative(s) Daniel Acciavatti, Brian Palmer, Philip LaJoy, John Garfield, Steven Bieda, Lisa Wojno, Tory Rocca, Fred Miller, Paula Zelenko, John Stahl, Glenn Anderson, Edward Gaffney, Stephen Adamini, Rich Brown, Bill McConico, Kathy Angerer, Marie Donigan, Pam Byrnes, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Kathleen Law, Aldo Vagnozzi, Dianne Byrum, Paul Condino, Barbara Farrah, Alma Smith, John Espinoza, Jim Plakas, Michael Murphy, Matthew Gillard, Morris Hood, Chris Kolb, Steven Tobocman, John Gleason, Andy Dillon, Joel Sheltrown, Mike Nofs, Jack Brandenburg, Shelley Taub, Alexander Lipsey named co-sponsor(s) 57. A resolution recognizing April 25, 2005, as Red Hat Society Day and the week of April 25, 2005, as Red Hat Society Week in the state of Michigan. Apr. 21, introduced by Representative Paula Zelenko ...... 483 Apr. 21, rule 77 suspended ...... 483 Apr. 21, adopted ...... 483 Representative(s) Kathleen Law, Brenda Clack, Herb Kehrl, Fred Miller, David Robertson, John Garfield, Kevin Elsenheimer, Tom Meyer, Barb Vander Veen, Frank Accavitti, Alexander Lipsey, Alma Smith, John Espinoza, Gretchen Whitmer, Gary McDowell, Jim Plakas, John Gleason, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Pam Byrnes, Kathy Angerer, Lee Gonzales, George Cushingberry, Glenn Anderson, Marsha Cheeks named co-sponsor(s)

58. A resolution recognizing April 28, 2005, as Workers Memorial Day in the state of Michigan. Apr. 26, introduced by Representative Kathleen Law...... 490 Apr. 26, rule 77 suspended ...... 490 Apr. 26, adopted ...... 490 Representative(s) Paula Zelenko, Brenda Clack, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Fred Miller, Jim Plakas, Morris Hood, Lisa Wojno, Glenn Anderson, Chris Kolb, Barbara Farrah, Carl Williams, Michael Sak, Herb Kehrl, Aldo Vagnozzi, LaMar Lemmons, III, Frank Accavitti, Stephen Adamini, Doug Bennett, Steven Bieda, Jack Brandenburg, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Dianne Byrum, Marsha Cheeks, John Espinoza, David Farhat, Matthew Gillard, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Robert Gosselin, Kevin Green, Rick Jones, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Andrew Meisner, Mike Nofs, Clarence Phillips, Gino Polidori, Alma Smith, Dudley Spade, Steven Tobocman, Mary Waters named co-sponsor(s)

59. A resolution urging Wayne State University to reconsider the closing of its College of Urban, Labor, and Metro- politan Affairs. Apr. 27, introduced by Representative Mary Waters ...... 507 Apr. 27, referred to Committee on Government Operations...... 507 HISTORY OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE 3141

Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Glenn Anderson, Pam Byrnes, Brenda Clack, George Cushingberry, Barbara Farrah, Lee Gonzales, Kathleen Law, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Fred Miller, Michael Murphy, Michael Sak, Virgil Smith, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Lisa Wojno named co-sponsor(s)

60. A resolution to memorialize the Congress and the President of the United States to refrain from making cuts to Medicaid. Apr. 28, introduced by Representative Fred Miller...... 525 Apr. 28, referred to Committee on Appropriations ...... 525 Representative(s) Aldo Vagnozzi, Andrew Meisner, Steven Bieda, Kathy Angerer, Paul Condino, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Kathleen Law, Alexander Lipsey, Frank Accavitti, Chris Kolb, Jim Plakas, Marsha Cheeks, Stephen Adamini, Glenn Anderson, Richard Ball, Doug Bennett, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Dianne Byrum, Bill Caul, Brenda Clack, Ed Clemente, George Cushingberry, Barbara Farrah, Edward Gaffney, John Gleason, Dave Hildenbrand, Herb Kehrl, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Jeff Mayes, Bill McConico, Gary McDowell, Leslie Mortimer, Tom Pearce, Gino Polidori, John Proos, Michael Sak, Joel Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Dudley Spade, John Stahl, Shelley Taub, Steven Tobocman, Mary Waters, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

61. A resolution recognizing May 3, 2005, as Teacher Appreciation Day in the state of Michigan. Apr. 28, introduced by Representative Fred Miller...... 525 Apr. 28, rule 77 suspended ...... 525 Apr. 28, adopted ...... 525 Representative(s) Michael Sak, Jerry Kooiman, Frank Accavitti, Stephen Adamini, Glenn Anderson, Kathy Angerer, Richard Ball, Rick Baxter, Doug Bennett, Steven Bieda, Darwin Booher, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Dianne Byrum, Bill Caul, Brenda Clack, Ed Clemente, Paul Condino, George Cushingberry, David Farhat, Barbara Farrah, Edward Gaffney, John Gleason, Robert Gosselin, Goeff Hansen, Dave Hildenbrand, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Roger Kahn, Herb Kehrl, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Jeff Mayes, Bill McConico, Gary McDowell, Tom Meyer, Leslie Mortimer, Mike Nofs, Brian Palmer, David Palsrok, Tom Pearce, Jim Plakas, Gino Polidori, John Proos, Tory Rocca, Rick Shaffer, Joel Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Dudley Spade, John Stahl, John Stewart, Shelley Taub, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Mary Waters, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s) 62. A resolution recognizing May 1-7, 2005, as Teacher Appreciation Week in the state of Michigan. Apr. 28, introduced by Representative Brian Palmer...... 526 Apr. 28, rule 77 suspended ...... 526 Apr. 28, adopted ...... 526 Representative(s) Michael Sak, Jerry Kooiman, Frank Accavitti, Stephen Adamini, Glenn Anderson, Kathy Angerer, Rick Baxter, Doug Bennett, Steven Bieda, Darwin Booher, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Dianne Byrum, Bruce Caswell, Bill Caul, Brenda Clack, Ed Clemente, Paul Condino, George Cushingberry, David Farhat, Barbara Farrah, Edward Gaffney, John Gleason, Robert Gosselin, Goeff Hansen, Dave Hildenbrand, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, William Huizenga, Roger Kahn, Herb Kehrl, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Jeff Mayes, Gary McDowell, Tom Meyer, Fred Miller, Leslie Mortimer, Mike Nofs, David Palsrok, Tom Pearce, Gino Polidori, John Proos, Tory Rocca, Rick Shaffer, Joel Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Dudley Spade, John Stahl, John Stewart, Shelley Taub, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Barb Vander Veen, Mary Waters, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

63. A resolution proclaiming May 2005 as Hepatitis Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. Apr. 28, introduced by Representative Jerry Kooiman ...... 526 Apr. 28, rule 77 suspended ...... 526 Apr. 28, adopted ...... 526 Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Stephen Adamini, Glenn Anderson, Rick Baxter, Doug Bennett, Darwin Booher, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Dianne Byrum, Bruce Caswell, Bill Caul, Brenda Clack, Ed Clemente, Paul Condino, George Cushingberry, Barbara Farrah, Edward Gaffney, John Gleason, Goeff Hansen, Dave Hildenbrand, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Roger Kahn, Herb Kehrl, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Jeff Mayes, Gary McDowell, Tom Meyer, Fred Miller, Leslie Mortimer, David Palsrok, Tom Pearce, Jim Plakas, Gino Polidori, John Proos, Michael Sak, Rick Shaffer, Joel Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Dudley Spade, John Stahl, John Stewart, Shelley Taub, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Barb Vander Veen, Mary Waters, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

64. A resolution honoring Food Allergy Awareness Week May 8-14, 2005. Apr. 28, introduced by Representative Edward Gaffney...... 527 Apr. 28, rule 77 suspended ...... 527 3142 HISTORY OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE

Apr. 28, adopted ...... 527 Representative(s) Jerry Kooiman, Frank Accavitti, Stephen Adamini, Glenn Anderson, Richard Ball, Rick Baxter, Doug Bennett, Darwin Booher, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Dianne Byrum, Bill Caul, Brenda Clack, Ed Clemente, Paul Condino, George Cushingberry, Barbara Farrah, John Gleason, Goeff Hansen, Dave Hildenbrand, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Roger Kahn, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Jeff Mayes, Bill McConico, Gary McDowell, Tom Meyer, Fred Miller, Leslie Mortimer, David Palsrok, Tom Pearce, Jim Plakas, Gino Polidori, John Proos, Michael Sak, Rick Shaffer, Alma Smith, Dudley Spade, John Stahl, John Stewart, Shelley Taub, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Barb Vander Veen, Mary Waters, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

65. A resolution honoring the Michigan Military Moms and all mothers of armed services personnel. May 3, introduced by Representative Tim Moore...... 549 May 3, rule 77 suspended...... 549 May 3, adopted ...... 549 Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Stephen Adamini, Richard Ball, Rick Baxter, Steven Bieda, Jack Brandenburg, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Dianne Byrum, Tom Casperson, Bruce Caswell, Paul Condino, Andy Dillon, Marie Donigan, Leon Drolet, Kevin Elsenheimer, Judy Emmons, John Espinoza, David Farhat, Barbara Farrah, John Garfield, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Robert Gosselin, Kevin Green, Goeff Hansen, Dave Hildenbrand, William Huizenga, Scott Hummel, Rick Jones, Roger Kahn, Herb Kehrl, Chris Kolb, Jerry Kooiman, Kathleen Law, Gabe Leland, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Jeff Mayes, Gary McDowell, Tom Meyer, Fred Miller, Leslie Mortimer, Michael Murphy, Neal Nitz, Mike Nofs, Brian Palmer, John Pastor, Phil Pavlov, Clarence Phillips, Jim Plakas, Gino Polidori, John Proos, David Robertson, Michael Sak, Tonya Schuitmaker, Rick Shaffer, Joel Sheltrown, Dudley Spade, John Stahl, John Stewart, Shelley Taub, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, William Van Regenmorter, Barb Vander Veen, Chris Ward, Mary Waters, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

66. A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to provide for additional food inspectors to protect the country’s food supply. May 3, introduced by Representative Dudley Spade ...... 549 May 3, referred to Committee on Government Operations...... 549 Representative(s) Jeff Mayes, Gino Polidori, Frank Accavitti, Stephen Adamini, Steven Bieda, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Dianne Byrum, Brenda Clack, Paul Condino, Marie Donigan, Judy Emmons, John Espinoza, Barbara Farrah, John Garfield, Matthew Gillard, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Kevin Green, Goeff Hansen, Herb Kehrl, Chris Kolb, Kathleen Law, Gabe Leland, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Gary McDowell, Andrew Meisner, Tom Meyer, Fred Miller, Leslie Mortimer, Michael Murphy, Neal Nitz, Clarence Phillips, Jim Plakas, Michael Sak, Joel Sheltrown, Alma Smith, John Stahl, John Stewart, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Mary Waters, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

67. A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to provide incentives for the construction of new petroleum refineries in the United States and to urge the leaders of the petroleum industry to construct new refineries to meet our increasing energy needs. May 3, introduced by Representative John Gleason ...... 550 May 3, referred to Committee on Energy and Technology...... 550 Nov. 9, reported with recommendation with substitute (H-2)...... 2163 Nov. 9, laid over one day under the rules...... 2163 Representative(s) LaMar Lemmons, III, Gino Polidori, Gary McDowell, John Espinoza, Steven Bieda, Fred Miller, Aldo Vagnozzi, Lisa Wojno, Frank Accavitti, Stephen Adamini, Richard Ball, Rich Brown, Tom Casperson, Bruce Caswell, Brenda Clack, Andy Dillon, Kevin Elsenheimer, Barbara Farrah, John Garfield, Lee Gonzales, Dave Hildenbrand, William Huizenga, Rick Jones, Roger Kahn, Herb Kehrl, Jerry Kooiman, Gabe Leland, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Jeff Mayes, Tom Meyer, Leslie Mortimer, Mike Nofs, Phil Pavlov, Tom Pearce, Clarence Phillips, Jim Plakas, John Proos, Michael Sak, Joel Sheltrown, John Stahl, John Stewart, Barb Vander Veen, Howard Walker, Mary Waters, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

68. A resolution recognizing the week of May 6-12, 2005, as National Nurses’ Week in the state of Michigan. May 3, introduced by Representative Barb Vander Veen ...... 551 May 3, rule 77 suspended...... 551 May 3, adopted ...... 551 HISTORY OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE 3143

Representative(s) Shelley Taub, John Garfield, Brian Palmer, Lorence Wenke, Joe Hune, Richard Ball, Judy Emmons, John Stewart, Gary Newell, Tom Pearce, Jim Marleau, Bill Caul, Bruce Caswell, Roger Kahn, John Moolenaar, John Proos, John Stahl, Kevin Green, Robert Gosselin, Glenn Steil, Jack Brandenburg, Frank Accavitti, Stephen Adamini, Rick Baxter, Steven Bieda, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Dianne Byrum, Tom Casperson, Brenda Clack, Paul Condino, Andy Dillon, Marie Donigan, Leon Drolet, Kevin Elsenheimer, John Espinoza, David Farhat, Barbara Farrah, Matthew Gillard, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Goeff Hansen, Dave Hildenbrand, William Huizenga, Rick Jones, Herb Kehrl, Chris Kolb, Jerry Kooiman, Kathleen Law, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Jeff Mayes, Gary McDowell, Tom Meyer, Fred Miller, Leslie Mortimer, Michael Murphy, Neal Nitz, Mike Nofs, John Pastor, Phil Pavlov, Clarence Phillips, Jim Plakas, Gino Polidori, Michael Sak, Tonya Schuitmaker, Rick Shaffer, Joel Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Dudley Spade, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Chris Ward, Mary Waters, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

69. A resolution commemorating May 22 through May 28, 2005, as Regional Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week in the state of Michigan. May 3, introduced by Representative Jeff Mayes ...... 551 May 3, rule 77 suspended...... 551 May 3, adopted ...... 551 Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Stephen Adamini, Richard Ball, Steven Bieda, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Dianne Byrum, Brenda Clack, Paul Condino, Andy Dillon, Marie Donigan, Kevin Elsenheimer, John Espinoza, Barbara Farrah, John Garfield, Matthew Gillard, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Goeff Hansen, Dave Hildenbrand, William Huizenga, Herb Kehrl, Chris Kolb, Jerry Kooiman, Kathleen Law, Gabe Leland, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Gary McDowell, Andrew Meisner, Tom Meyer, Fred Miller, Leslie Mortimer, Michael Murphy, Neal Nitz, Mike Nofs, Phil Pavlov, Tom Pearce, Clarence Phillips, Jim Plakas, Gino Polidori, John Proos, Michael Sak, Joel Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Dudley Spade, John Stahl, John Stewart, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Mary Waters, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

70. A resolution marking the 60th anniversary of the end of the Holocaust and declaring May 4, 2005, as Holocaust Remembrance Day in the state of Michigan. May 3, introduced by Representative Shelley Taub...... 552 May 3, rule 77 suspended...... 552 May 3, adopted ...... 552 Representative(s) David Law, Frank Accavitti, Stephen Adamini, Richard Ball, Rick Baxter, Steven Bieda, Jack Brandenburg, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Dianne Byrum, Tom Casperson, Brenda Clack, Paul Condino, Andy Dillon, Marie Donigan, Leon Drolet, Kevin Elsenheimer, Judy Emmons, John Espinoza, David Farhat, Barbara Farrah, John Garfield, Matthew Gillard, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Robert Gosselin, Kevin Green, Goeff Hansen, Dave Hildenbrand, William Huizenga, Scott Hummel, Rick Jones, Roger Kahn, Herb Kehrl, Chris Kolb, Jerry Kooiman, Kathleen Law, Gabe Leland, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Jeff Mayes, Gary McDowell, Andrew Meisner, Tom Meyer, Fred Miller, Leslie Mortimer, Michael Murphy, Neal Nitz, Mike Nofs, John Pastor, Phil Pavlov, Tom Pearce, Clarence Phillips, Gino Polidori, John Proos, David Robertson, Michael Sak, Rick Shaffer, Joel Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Dudley Spade, John Stahl, John Stewart, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Barb Vander Veen, Howard Walker, Chris Ward, Mary Waters, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

71. A resolution declaring May 2005 as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in the state of Michigan. May 4, introduced by Representative Hoon-Yung Hopgood ...... 561 May 4, rule 77 suspended...... 561 May 4, adopted ...... 561 Representative(s) Alma Smith, Mary Waters, Kathleen Law, Ed Clemente, Gabe Leland, Jeff Mayes, John Espinoza, Andy Dillon, Alexander Lipsey, Gino Polidori, Fred Miller, Morris Hood, Lee Gonzales, Chris Kolb, Michael Murphy, Marie Donigan, Pam Byrnes, Dudley Spade, Rich Brown, Stephen Adamini, Gary McDowell, Paul Condino, Dianne Byrum, Andrew Meisner, Carl Williams, Paula Zelenko, Doug Bennett, Clarence Phillips, Marsha Cheeks, Frank Accavitti, Glenn Anderson, Richard Ball, Steven Bieda, Brenda Clack, George Cushingberry, Barbara Farrah, John Garfield, Matthew Gillard, John Gleason, Roger Kahn, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Tom Meyer, Mike Nofs, Jim Plakas, John Proos, Michael Sak, Joel Sheltrown, John Stakoe, John Stewart, Shelley Taub, Aldo Vagnozzi, Lisa Wojno, Steven Tobocman named co-sponsor(s)

72. A resolution recognizing May 4, 2005, as Aces With-a-Friend at the Capitol Day. 3144 HISTORY OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE

May 4, introduced by Representative Michael Sak...... 561 May 4, rule 77 suspended...... 561 May 4, adopted ...... 561 Representative(s) Glenn Anderson, Darwin Booher, Brenda Clack, George Cushingberry, Barbara Farrah, Matthew Gillard, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Kathleen Law, Gabe Leland, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Gary McDowell, Tom Meyer, Fred Miller, Michael Murphy, Jim Plakas, Gino Polidori, Joel Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Dudley Spade, John Stewart, Aldo Vagnozzi, Mary Waters, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko, Andrew Meisner named co-sponsor(s)

73. A resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to oppose the continuation of all provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act which infringe upon individuals’ civil liberties and which are set to expire in 2005. May 4, introduced by Representative Fred Miller...... 562 May 4, referred to Committee on Government Operations...... 562 Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Glenn Anderson, Doug Bennett, Steven Bieda, Brenda Clack, George Cushingberry, Barbara Farrah, John Garfield, Matthew Gillard, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Kathleen Law, Gabe Leland, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Gary McDowell, Michael Murphy, Jim Plakas, Gino Polidori, Alma Smith, John Stewart, Aldo Vagnozzi, Mary Waters, Paula Zelenko, Andrew Meisner, Steven Tobocman named co-sponsor(s)

74. A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to fully fund education program mandates. May 10, introduced by Representative Dave Hildenbrand...... 584 May 10, referred to Committee on Education ...... 584 Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Stephen Adamini, Richard Ball, Doug Bennett, Jack Brandenburg, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Bruce Caswell, Brenda Clack, Ed Clemente, Paul Condino, Andy Dillon, Kevin Elsenheimer, John Espinoza, David Farhat, John Garfield, Matthew Gillard, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Kevin Green, Goeff Hansen, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, William Huizenga, Rick Jones, Jerry Kooiman, Kathleen Law, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Jeff Mayes, Tom Meyer, Fred Miller, Leslie Mortimer, Michael Murphy, David Palsrok, Tom Pearce, Clarence Phillips, Gino Polidori, John Proos, Michael Sak, Rick Shaffer, Joel Sheltrown, Alma Smith, John Stakoe, John Stewart, Shelley Taub, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Barb Vander Veen, Howard Walker, Mary Waters, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

75. A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States and the United States Department of Health and Human Services to move forward with the creation of a national cord blood stem cell bank. May 12, introduced by Representative Glenn Steil...... 616 May 12, referred to Committee on Government Operations...... 616 May 31, reported with recommendation without amendment(s) ...... 721 May 31, laid over one day under the rules ...... 721 Jun. 1, adopted...... 735 Representative(s) Jerry Kooiman, Scott Hummel, John Stahl, Roger Kahn, Robert Gosselin, Goeff Hansen, John Moolenaar, Howard Walker, David Law, David Farhat, Tonya Schuitmaker, Richard Ball, Jim Marleau, Tom Casperson, Phil Pavlov, Rick Jones, Tom Pearce, Bill Caul, Andy Dillon, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Kathleen Law, Andrew Meisner, Tom Meyer, Gary Newell, Gino Polidori, John Proos, Rick Shaffer, Barb Vander Veen, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

76. A resolution memorializing the United States Congress to pass H.R. 2353, the Common Sense Indian Gambling Reform Act. May 19, introduced by Representative William Huizenga...... 663 May 19, referred to Committee on Commerce...... 663 Representative(s) Fulton Sheen, Jacob Hoogendyk, Dave Hildenbrand, John Stahl, Gary Newell, Barb Vander Veen, Scott Hummel, Shelley Taub, Rick Shaffer, David Robertson, Rick Baxter, Robert Gosselin, Tom Casperson, Tonya Schuitmaker, William Van Regenmorter, Richard Ball, Goeff Hansen, Rick Jones, Jerry Kooiman, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Tom Meyer, Leslie Mortimer, Mike Nofs, Tom Pearce, John Proos, Joel Sheltrown, John Pastor named co-sponsor(s)

77. A resolution commemorating May 24, 2005, as Propane Awareness Day in Michigan. May 19, introduced by Representative Joel Sheltrown ...... 664 May 19, rule 77 suspended...... 664 May 19, adopted ...... 664 Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Stephen Adamini, Glenn Anderson, Richard Ball, Rich Brown, Dianne Byrum, Brenda Clack, Paul Condino, Barbara Farrah, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Kevin Green, Goeff HISTORY OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE 3145

Hansen, Dave Hildenbrand, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Chris Kolb, Jerry Kooiman, Gabe Leland, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Jeff Mayes, Tom Meyer, Michael Murphy, Mike Nofs, Jim Plakas, Gino Polidori, Michael Sak, Alma Smith, Dudley Spade, John Stahl, Mary Waters, Lisa Wojno named co-sponsor(s)

78. A resolution recognizing May 25, 2005, as VSA Day 2005 in the state of Michigan. May 25, introduced by Representative Michael Sak...... 700 May 25, rule 77 suspended...... 700 May 25, adopted ...... 700 Representative(s) Stephen Adamini, Glenn Anderson, Richard Ball, Jack Brandenburg, Rich Brown, Dianne Byrum, Bill Caul, Ed Clemente, George Cushingberry, Marie Donigan, Barbara Farrah, Matthew Gillard, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Dave Hildenbrand, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Herb Kehrl, Chris Kolb, Jerry Kooiman, Kathleen Law, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Gary McDowell, Andrew Meisner, Tom Meyer, Fred Miller, Michael Murphy, Clarence Phillips, Jim Plakas, Gino Polidori, Joel Sheltrown, Dudley Spade, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Mary Waters, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

79. A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide assistance in the effort to mitigate the infestation of the Emerald Ash Borer. May 31, introduced by Representative Glenn Anderson...... 718 May 31, referred to Committee on Agriculture...... 718 Jun. 8, reported with recommendation without amendment(s) ...... 796 Jun. 8, laid over one day under the rules ...... 796 Representative(s) Joel Sheltrown, Carl Williams, Kathleen Law, Mary Waters, Lee Gonzales, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Chris Kolb, Jim Plakas, John Gleason, Pam Byrnes, Frank Accavitti, Herb Kehrl, Rich Brown, John Stahl, Gretchen Whitmer, Gabe Leland, Alexander Lipsey, Ed Clemente, Paula Zelenko, Michael Sak, LaMar Lemmons, III, Richard Ball, Dianne Byrum, Brenda Clack, Paul Condino, George Cushingberry, Andy Dillon, John Espinoza, Barbara Farrah, John Garfield, Matthew Gillard, Roger Kahn, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Jeff Mayes, Bill McConico, Gary McDowell, Fred Miller, Michael Murphy, David Palsrok, Phil Pavlov, Gino Polidori, Tonya Schuitmaker, Virgil Smith, Dudley Spade, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Lisa Wojno named co-sponsor(s)

80. A resolution to support the Community Development Block Grant program. May 31, introduced by Representative Philip LaJoy...... 718 May 31, referred to Committee on Government Operations...... 718 Representative(s) Edward Gaffney, John Pastor, John Stewart, Jim Plakas, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Steven Tobocman named co-sponsor(s)

81. A resolution designating June 25, 2005, as Tuberous Sclerosis Awareness Day in the state of Michigan. Jun. 1, introduced by Representative Tim Moore ...... 741 Jun. 1, rule 77 suspended...... 741 Jun. 1, adopted...... 741 Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Daniel Acciavatti, Stephen Adamini, Glenn Anderson, Richard Ball, Darwin Booher, Jack Brandenburg, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Ed Clemente, John Espinoza, David Farhat, Barbara Farrah, John Garfield, Matthew Gillard, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Robert Gosselin, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Tupac Hunter, Rick Jones, Chris Kolb, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Jeff Mayes, Andrew Meisner, Tom Meyer, Fred Miller, Leslie Mortimer, David Palsrok, Tom Pearce, Clarence Phillips, Jim Plakas, Gino Polidori, John Proos, Michael Sak, Rick Shaffer, John Stakoe, John Stewart, Shelley Taub, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Barb Vander Veen, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

82. A resolution to express support for the Republic of China on Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Organization and the World Health Assembly. Jun. 1, introduced by Representative Bruce Caswell ...... 741 Jun. 1, referred to Committee on Government Operations...... 741 Representative(s) Richard Ball, Joe Hune, Dave Hildenbrand, Leslie Mortimer, Gary Newell, William Huizenga, Roger Kahn, Philip LaJoy, Fulton Sheen, David Robertson, Jack Brandenburg, Jacob Hoogendyk, Lorence Wenke, Goeff Hansen, Barb Vander Veen, Joel Sheltrown, Gabe Leland, David Farhat, Frank Accavitti, Daniel Acciavatti, Pam Byrnes, Ed Clemente, John Espinoza, John Garfield, Matthew Gillard, Robert Gosselin, Rick Jones, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Tom Meyer, Fred Miller, David Palsrok, Tom Pearce, John Proos, Rick Shaffer, John Stakoe, John Stewart, Shelley Taub, Steven Tobocman, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s) 3146 HISTORY OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE

83. A resolution commemorating June 4-12, 2005, as Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week in the state of Michigan. Jun. 1, introduced by Representative Matthew Gillard ...... 742 Jun. 1, rule 77 suspended...... 742 Jun. 1, adopted...... 742 Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Daniel Acciavatti, Stephen Adamini, Glenn Anderson, Richard Ball, Jack Brandenburg, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Dianne Byrum, Brenda Clack, Ed Clemente, John Espinoza, Barbara Farrah, John Garfield, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Morris Hood, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Tupac Hunter, Rick Jones, Herb Kehrl, Chris Kolb, Kathleen Law, Gabe Leland, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Jeff Mayes, Andrew Meisner, Fred Miller, Leslie Mortimer, David Palsrok, Tom Pearce, Clarence Phillips, Jim Plakas, Gino Polidori, John Proos, Tory Rocca, Michael Sak, Joel Sheltrown, John Stakoe, John Stewart, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

84. A resolution to express the deep concern of the Michigan House of Representatives about the lack of free speech and human rights in the People’s Republic of China. Jun. 1, introduced by Representative Robert Gosselin...... 742 Jun. 1, referred to Committee on Government Operations...... 742 Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Daniel Acciavatti, Glenn Anderson, Richard Ball, Jack Brandenburg, Bruce Caswell, John Espinoza, John Garfield, Matthew Gillard, John Gleason, Rick Jones, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Tom Meyer, Fred Miller, Leslie Mortimer, David Palsrok, Tom Pearce, John Proos, Joel Sheltrown, John Stahl, John Stakoe, John Stewart, Shelley Taub, Steven Tobocman, William Van Regenmorter, Barb Vander Veen, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

85. A resolution of tribute for Robert Brent Nelson upon the completion of his term on the Michigan Public Service Commission. Jun. 7, introduced by Representative Mike Nofs...... 771 Jun. 7, rule 77 suspended...... 771 Jun. 7, adopted...... 771 Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Richard Ball, Rick Baxter, Tom Casperson, Brenda Clack, Kevin Elsenheimer, Barbara Farrah, John Garfield, Robert Gosselin, Goeff Hansen, Dave Hildenbrand, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, William Huizenga, Rick Jones, Chris Kolb, Jerry Kooiman, Philip LaJoy, Jim Marleau, Tom Meyer, Tim Moore, Leslie Mortimer, Tom Pearce, Clarence Phillips, John Proos, David Robertson, Michael Sak, Rick Shaffer, John Stahl, Shelley Taub, Barb Vander Veen named co-sponsor(s)

86. A resolution to urge the United States Coast Guard to continue to operate a cutter ship out of Charlevoix. Jun. 7, introduced by Representative Kevin Elsenheimer ...... 772 Jun. 7, referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Great Lakes, Land Use, and Environment ...... 772 Sep. 22, reported with recommendation without amendment(s)...... 1755 Sep. 22, laid over one day under the rules...... 1755 Sep. 28, adopted...... 1785 Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Richard Ball, Tom Casperson, Brenda Clack, Barbara Farrah, John Garfield, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Robert Gosselin, Goeff Hansen, Dave Hildenbrand, William Huizenga, Rick Jones, Herb Kehrl, Chris Kolb, Jerry Kooiman, Philip LaJoy, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Jim Marleau, Jeff Mayes, Tom Meyer, Fred Miller, Tim Moore, Leslie Mortimer, Mike Nofs, Tom Pearce, Clarence Phillips, Gino Polidori, John Proos, David Robertson, Michael Sak, Rick Shaffer, John Stahl, Shelley Taub, Barb Vander Veen named co-sponsor(s)

87. A resolution to extol and honor internationally acclaimed Motown Records and its founder Berry Gordy Jr. Jun. 8, introduced by Representative LaMar Lemmons, III...... 794 Jun. 8, rule 77 suspended...... 794 Jun. 8, adopted...... 794 Representative(s) LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Frank Accavitti, Stephen Adamini, Glenn Anderson, Richard Ball, Marsha Cheeks, Brenda Clack, Paul Condino, David Farhat, Barbara Farrah, John Garfield, Matthew Gillard, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, William Huizenga, Rick Jones, Chris Kolb, Kathleen Law, Jeff Mayes, Andrew Meisner, Fred Miller, Michael Murphy, Brian Palmer, Tom Pearce, Michael Sak, Joel Sheltrown, John Stahl, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Mary Waters, Paula Zelenko, Rich Brown, Gabe Leland, Tonya Schuitmaker, Alma Smith, Bill McConico, Clarence Phillips, Dianne Byrum, Philip LaJoy, Pam Byrnes named co-sponsor(s) HISTORY OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE 3147

88. A resolution to memorialize the President of the United States and the United States Congress to make the Republic of Poland eligible for the United States Department of State Visa Waiver Program. Jun. 9, introduced by Representative Steven Bieda...... 838 Jun. 9, referred to Committee on Government Operations...... 838 Representative(s) Aldo Vagnozzi, Lisa Wojno, Michael Sak, Bill McConico, David Law, Andy Dillon, Stephen Adamini, Glenn Anderson, Rich Brown, Ed Clemente, Paul Condino, Lee Gonzales, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Rick Jones, Herb Kehrl, Chris Kolb, LaMar Lemmons, III, Alexander Lipsey, Jeff Mayes, Andrew Meisner, Fred Miller, Michael Murphy, Brian Palmer, Gino Polidori, John Proos, Alma Smith, John Stahl, Shelley Taub, Steven Tobocman, Mary Waters, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

89. A resolution to recognize July 3-9, 2005, as Fun, Safe Swimming Week in the state of Michigan. Jun. 9, introduced by Representative Neal Nitz ...... 839 Jun. 9, rule 77 suspended...... 839 Jun. 9, adopted...... 839 Representative(s) Stephen Adamini, Glenn Anderson, Richard Ball, Darwin Booher, Rich Brown, Bruce Caswell, Bill Caul, Ed Clemente, Andy Dillon, John Garfield, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Robert Gosselin, Kevin Green, Dave Hildenbrand, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Rick Jones, Herb Kehrl, Chris Kolb, Jerry Kooiman, Philip LaJoy, Kathleen Law, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Jim Marleau, Jeff Mayes, Gary McDowell, Andrew Meisner, Tom Meyer, Fred Miller, Leslie Mortimer, Michael Murphy, David Palsrok, Clarence Phillips, Gino Polidori, John Proos, Michael Sak, Alma Smith, John Stahl, Shelley Taub, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Barb Vander Veen, Mary Waters, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

90. A resolution expressing appreciation and support for the Ambassador Bridge. Jun. 9, introduced by Representative Neal Nitz ...... 839 Jun. 9, referred to Committee on Commerce...... 839 Representative(s) Stephen Adamini, Richard Ball, Darwin Booher, Bill Caul, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Robert Gosselin, Dave Hildenbrand, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Rick Jones, Chris Kolb, Jerry Kooiman, Philip LaJoy, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Jim Marleau, Tom Meyer, Fred Miller, Leslie Mortimer, Michael Murphy, Clarence Phillips, Gino Polidori, John Proos, Michael Sak, John Stahl, Shelley Taub, Aldo Vagnozzi, Barb Vander Veen, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

91. A resolution honoring Duffield Elementary School for winning the National Chess Club Championship and Duffield Middle School for being the National Chess Club Championship runner-up. Jun. 14, introduced by Representative Mary Waters...... 846 Jun. 14, rule 77 suspended...... 846 Jun. 14, adopted...... 846 Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Stephen Adamini, Richard Ball, Darwin Booher, Rich Brown, Dianne Byrum, Bruce Caswell, Marsha Cheeks, Brenda Clack, Paul Condino, George Cushingberry, Craig DeRoche, Barbara Farrah, John Garfield, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Goeff Hansen, Morris Hood, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Rick Jones, Herb Kehrl, Jerry Kooiman, Kathleen Law, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Jeff Mayes, Gary McDowell, Andrew Meisner, Fred Miller, Michael Murphy, Neal Nitz, John Pastor, Tom Pearce, Clarence Phillips, Jim Plakas, Gino Polidori, Michael Sak, Joel Sheltrown, Virgil Smith, Dudley Spade, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Barb Vander Veen, Dave Hildenbrand named co-sponsor(s)

92. A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to require the United States Department of Agriculture to inform the public about recalls of tainted meat, poultry, and egg products and provide the department the authority to issue mandatory recalls of tainted meat, poultry, and egg products. Jun. 15, introduced by Representative Paul Condino...... 878 Jun. 15, referred to Committee on Government Operations...... 878 Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Barbara Farrah, Chris Kolb, Steven Bieda, Paula Zelenko, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Andy Dillon, John Gleason, Alma Smith, Gino Polidori, Michael Murphy, Andrew Meisner, Alexander Lipsey, William Van Regenmorter, Kathleen Law, Gabe Leland, Glenn Anderson, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, George Cushingberry, Kevin Elsenheimer, Matthew Gillard, Lee Gonzales, Morris Hood, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Rick Jones, Herb Kehrl, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Gary McDowell, Leslie Mortimer, Clarence Phillips, Jim Plakas, John Proos, Michael Sak, Tonya Schuitmaker, Dudley Spade, John Stewart, Mary Waters, Lisa Wojno named co-sponsor(s)

93. A resolution commemorating the 12th Annual Juneteenth Celebration and Festival in honor of Juneteenth Day. 3148 HISTORY OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE

Jun. 16, introduced by Representative Michael Murphy...... 884 Jun. 16, rule 77 suspended...... 884 Jun. 16, adopted...... 884 Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Stephen Adamini, Glenn Anderson, Richard Ball, Steven Bieda, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Dianne Byrum, Bruce Caswell, Bill Caul, Brenda Clack, Ed Clemente, Paul Condino, George Cushingberry, Kevin Elsenheimer, Barbara Farrah, Edward Gaffney, John Garfield, Matthew Gillard, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Goeff Hansen, Dave Hildenbrand, Morris Hood, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Tupac Hunter, Rick Jones, Herb Kehrl, Chris Kolb, David Law, Gabe Leland, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Jeff Mayes, Gary McDowell, Tom Meyer, Fred Miller, Clarence Phillips, Jim Plakas, Gino Polidori, John Proos, Tory Rocca, Michael Sak, Rick Shaffer, Joel Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Dudley Spade, John Stewart, Shelley Taub, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Barb Vander Veen named co-sponsor(s)

94. A resolution honoring and congratulating the 2005 University of Michigan women’s softball team upon winning the Women’s College World Series. Jun. 16, introduced by Representative Chris Kolb ...... 885 Jun. 16, rule 77 suspended...... 885 Jun. 16, adopted...... 885 Representative(s) John Stewart, Steven Tobocman, Pam Byrnes, Alexander Lipsey, Lee Gonzales, Barbara Farrah, Matthew Gillard, Shelley Taub, Kathleen Law, LaMar Lemmons, III, Frank Accavitti, Stephen Adamini, Glenn Anderson, Kathy Angerer, Richard Ball, Rick Baxter, Steven Bieda, Darwin Booher, Rich Brown, Dianne Byrum, Bruce Caswell, Bill Caul, Marsha Cheeks, Brenda Clack, Ed Clemente, Paul Condino, George Cushingberry, Kevin Elsenheimer, David Farhat, Edward Gaffney, John Garfield, John Gleason, Goeff Hansen, Dave Hildenbrand, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Tupac Hunter, Rick Jones, Herb Kehrl, Philip LaJoy, David Law, Gabe Leland, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Jim Marleau, Jeff Mayes, Gary McDowell, Tom Meyer, Michael Murphy, Neal Nitz, Clarence Phillips, Jim Plakas, Gino Polidori, John Proos, Tory Rocca, Michael Sak, Rick Shaffer, Joel Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Dudley Spade, Aldo Vagnozzi, Barb Vander Veen, Tom Casperson named co-sponsor(s)

95. A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Sandra J. Hill, former member of the House of Representatives. Jun. 22, introduced by the Speaker on behalf of the entire membership...... 922 Jun. 22, adopted by unanimous standing vote...... 922

96. A resolution recognizing July 9, 2005, as Child Passenger Safety Day in the state of Michigan. Jun. 22, introduced by Representative Chris Kolb ...... 934 Jun. 22, rule 77 suspended...... 934 Jun. 22, adopted...... 934 Representative(s) Paula Zelenko, LaMar Lemmons, III, Frank Accavitti, Stephen Adamini, Glenn Anderson, Jack Brandenburg, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Bruce Caswell, Brenda Clack, Paul Condino, George Cushingberry, Barbara Farrah, Matthew Gillard, John Gleason, Goeff Hansen, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Rick Jones, Jerry Kooiman, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Jeff Mayes, Gary McDowell, Fred Miller, Leslie Mortimer, Neal Nitz, Mike Nofs, Michael Sak, Rick Shaffer, Alma Smith, Dudley Spade, John Stakoe, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Mary Waters, Lisa Wojno named co-sponsor(s)

97. A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to adopt and present to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution that would provide that only citizens may be counted for purposes of determining congressional representation among the states. Jun. 22, introduced by Representative Jacob Hoogendyk ...... 934 Jun. 22, referred to Committee on Government Operations...... 934 Representative(s) Darwin Booher, Jack Brandenburg, Bruce Caswell, George Cushingberry, Leon Drolet, John Garfield, Robert Gosselin, Dave Hildenbrand, Rick Jones, Jerry Kooiman, Tom Meyer, Leslie Mortimer, Neal Nitz, John Pastor, David Robertson, Rick Shaffer, John Stakoe, Glenn Steil, Barb Vander Veen named co-sponsor(s)

98. A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to preserve funding for the Upward Bound program. Jun. 23, introduced by Representative Hoon-Yung Hopgood...... 953 Jun. 23, referred to Committee on Education...... 953 Representative(s) Glenn Anderson, Kathleen Law, Frank Accavitti, Stephen Adamini, Steven Bieda, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Marsha Cheeks, Brenda Clack, George Cushingberry, Barbara Farrah, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Tupac Hunter, Roger Kahn, Herb Kehrl, Chris Kolb, LaMar Lemmons, III, Alexander Lipsey, HISTORY OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE 3149

Andrew Meisner, Fred Miller, Leslie Mortimer, Michael Murphy, Clarence Phillips, Jim Plakas, Gino Polidori, Michael Sak, Alma Smith, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Mary Waters, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

99. A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact the International Solid Waste Importation and Management Act of 2005 or other laws to permit states to prohibit or limit the importation of foreign and out-of-state solid waste. Jun. 23, introduced by Representative Pam Byrnes ...... 953 Jun. 23, referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Great Lakes, Land Use, and Environment ...... 953 Representative(s) Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Paul Condino, Frank Accavitti, Lisa Wojno, Kathleen Law, Matthew Gillard, Lee Gonzales, Herb Kehrl, John Espinoza, Dudley Spade, Ed Clemente, Kathy Angerer, Jim Plakas, Fred Miller, Joel Sheltrown, Marie Donigan, Jeff Mayes, Alma Smith, Rich Brown, Stephen Adamini, Glenn Anderson, Carl Williams, Clarence Phillips, Gino Polidori, Mary Waters, Rick Jones, Andrew Meisner, Michael Murphy, Morris Hood, Virgil Smith, John Gleason, Alexander Lipsey, Michael Sak, Daniel Acciavatti, Richard Ball, Steven Bieda, Brenda Clack, Barbara Farrah, Roger Kahn, Chris Kolb, LaMar Lemmons, III, Leslie Mortimer, Mike Nofs, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

100. A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact the International Solid Waste Importation and Management Act of 2005 to permit states to regulate the importation of foreign municipal solid waste. Jun. 23, introduced by Representative Daniel Acciavatti...... 954 Jun. 23, referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Great Lakes, Land Use, and Environment ...... 954 Representative(s) David Palsrok, Leslie Mortimer, David Robertson, Tory Rocca, Brian Palmer, Phil Pavlov, Frank Accavitti, Fred Miller, Shelley Taub, Jack Brandenburg, Fulton Sheen, Barb Vander Veen, Howard Walker, Rick Jones, Glenn Steil, Tonya Schuitmaker, Philip LaJoy, John Stahl, John Proos, David Law, John Stakoe, Gary Newell, Judy Emmons, Tom Meyer, Neal Nitz, Mike Nofs, David Farhat, Jim Marleau, Joe Hune, Tim Moore, Tom Pearce, Dave Hildenbrand, Edward Gaffney, Darwin Booher, Bruce Caswell, Bill Caul, Richard Ball, Roger Kahn, William Huizenga, Lorence Wenke, Robert Gosselin, Tom Casperson, Rick Baxter, Rick Shaffer, Goeff Hansen, Kevin Elsenheimer named co-sponsor(s)

101. A resolution to urge the Macomb and Oakland County Sheriff’s Departments to contribute to the security effort to protect the public at events held in Detroit for a professional sports team that plays its games outside the city. Jun. 23, introduced by Representative Marsha Cheeks ...... 954 Jun. 23, referred to Committee on Government Operations...... 954 Representative(s) Carl Williams, Paula Zelenko, George Cushingberry, Tupac Hunter, Alexander Lipsey, John Stahl, Tom Meyer, Glenn Steil, Rick Jones, Rick Shaffer, Barbara Farrah, Chris Kolb, Fulton Sheen, LaMar Lemmons, III named co-sponsor(s)

102. A resolution recognizing Michigan’s food banks for the invaluable service they provide to the residents of this state. Jun. 29, introduced by Representative Kevin Green ...... 1116 Jun. 29, rule 77 suspended...... 1116 Jun. 29, adopted...... 1116 Representative(s) Stephen Adamini, Glenn Anderson, Steven Bieda, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Bruce Caswell, Bill Caul, George Cushingberry, Kevin Elsenheimer, David Farhat, Barbara Farrah, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Jerry Kooiman, Alexander Lipsey, Fred Miller, Tom Pearce, Clarence Phillips, Michael Sak, John Stakoe, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Lisa Wojno, Frank Accavitti, Rick Baxter, Darwin Booher, Matthew Gillard, Lee Gonzales, Robert Gosselin, Goeff Hansen, Dave Hildenbrand, Jim Marleau, Tom Meyer, Gino Polidori, Alma Smith, Shelley Taub, Barb Vander Veen, Paula Zelenko, Richard Ball, Dianne Byrum, Brenda Clack, Paul Condino, John Gleason, William Huizenga, Chris Kolb, Gabe Leland, Jeff Mayes, Gary McDowell, Leslie Mortimer, Mike Nofs, John Pastor, Tory Rocca, Rick Shaffer, John Stahl, Michael Murphy named co-sponsor(s)

103. A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to hold public hearings on the effects of mercury exposure on public health. Jun. 29, introduced by Representative Kathleen Law ...... 1117 Jun. 29, referred to Committee on Government Operations...... 1117 Representative(s) Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Chris Kolb, Alma Smith, Alexander Lipsey, Glenn Anderson, Jim Plakas, Brenda Clack, Bill McConico, Michael Murphy, Paula Zelenko, Mary Waters, Andrew Meisner, 3150 HISTORY OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE

George Cushingberry, Stephen Adamini, Steven Bieda, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Barbara Farrah, Kevin Green, Herb Kehrl, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Fred Miller, Tom Pearce, Clarence Phillips, Michael Sak, John Stakoe, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Lisa Wojno, Frank Accavitti, Lee Gonzales, Jim Marleau, Gino Polidori, Richard Ball, Dianne Byrum, Paul Condino, John Gleason, Gabe Leland, Gary McDowell, Leslie Mortimer, Mike Nofs, Rick Shaffer named co-sponsor(s)

104. A resolution honoring the 2005 Grand Rapids Community College Raiders Baseball Team on winning the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II World Series title. Jun. 29, introduced by Representative Michael Sak...... 1117 Jun. 29, rule 77 suspended...... 1117 Jun. 29, adopted...... 1117 Representative(s) Jerry Kooiman, Dave Hildenbrand, Stephen Adamini, Glenn Anderson, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Bill Caul, George Cushingberry, Kevin Elsenheimer, Barbara Farrah, Kevin Green, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Herb Kehrl, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Tom Pearce, Clarence Phillips, Jim Plakas, John Proos, Joel Sheltrown, John Stakoe, Aldo Vagnozzi, Lisa Wojno, Frank Accavitti, Darwin Booher, Lee Gonzales, Robert Gosselin, Goeff Hansen, Jim Marleau, Tom Meyer, Gino Polidori, Alma Smith, Dudley Spade, Barb Vander Veen, Paula Zelenko, Richard Ball, Dianne Byrum, Brenda Clack, Paul Condino, John Gleason, Chris Kolb, Gabe Leland, Jeff Mayes, Gary McDowell, Leslie Mortimer, John Pastor, Michael Murphy named co-sponsor(s)

105. A resolution to encourage the Michigan Department of Agriculture and the Michigan Department of Environ- mental Quality to continue participating in the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program and encourage the maximum participation of Michigan farmers. Jun. 29, introduced by Representative Tom Casperson...... 1108 Jun. 29, rule 77 suspended...... 1108 Jun. 29, adopted...... 1108 Representative(s) Neal Nitz, Darwin Booher, Goeff Hansen, Rick Shaffer, John Stahl, Glenn Steil, Judy Emmons, Lorence Wenke, Richard Ball, William Huizenga, Tim Moore, David Farhat, John Proos, Rick Jones, Barb Vander Veen, Jim Marleau, Tonya Schuitmaker, Scott Hummel, Howard Walker, Jeff Mayes, Joel Sheltrown named co-sponsor(s)

106. A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to make proceeds from all games of chance operated by 501(c) charitable organizations tax exempt. Jun. 30, introduced by Representative Tom Casperson...... 1125 Jun. 30, referred to Committee on Government Operations...... 1125 Representative(s) Rick Shaffer, Judy Emmons, David Robertson, Tim Moore, Richard Ball, Bill Caul, George Cushingberry, Kevin Elsenheimer, David Farhat, Kevin Green, Rick Jones, Philip LaJoy, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Jim Marleau, Leslie Mortimer, John Pastor, Gino Polidori, John Proos, Joel Sheltrown named co-sponsor(s)

107. A resolution honoring Dan Wyant, Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture. Jun. 30, introduced by the Speaker on behalf of the entire membership...... 1147 Jun. 30, rule 77 suspended...... 1147 Jun. 30, adopted...... 1147

108. A resolution honoring and remembering Arthur Miller for his significant contribution to the citizens of the state of Michigan and the country as a whole. Jul. 13, introduced by Representative Chris Kolb ...... 1183 Jul. 13, rule 77 suspended...... 1183 Jul. 13, adopted...... 1183 Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Stephen Adamini, Jack Brandenburg, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Paul Condino, George Cushingberry, Kevin Elsenheimer, Barbara Farrah, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Dave Hildenbrand, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Herb Kehrl, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Jeff Mayes, Tom Meyer, Leslie Mortimer, Michael Murphy, Clarence Phillips, Gino Polidori, John Proos, Michael Sak, Joel Sheltrown, Alma Smith, John Stewart, Shelley Taub, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Barb Vander Veen, Mary Waters, Lisa Wojno, Dianne Byrum named co-sponsor(s)

109. A resolution commemorating September 2005 as Children’s Internet Safety Month in the state of Michigan. Jul. 13, introduced by Representative Brian Palmer ...... 1184 Jul. 13, rule 77 suspended...... 1184 HISTORY OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE 3151

Jul. 13, adopted...... 1184 Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Stephen Adamini, Richard Ball, Jack Brandenburg, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Bruce Caswell, Bill Caul, Paul Condino, George Cushingberry, Kevin Elsenheimer, Barbara Farrah, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Dave Hildenbrand, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Rick Jones, Herb Kehrl, Chris Kolb, Philip LaJoy, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Jim Marleau, Jeff Mayes, Tom Meyer, Leslie Mortimer, Michael Murphy, Tom Pearce, Clarence Phillips, Gino Polidori, John Proos, Michael Sak, Joel Sheltrown, John Stahl, John Stewart, Shelley Taub, Aldo Vagnozzi, Barb Vander Veen, Howard Walker, Mary Waters, Lisa Wojno, Dianne Byrum named co-sponsor(s)

110. A resolution recognizing September 15, 2005, as Buy Fresh, Buy Local, Select Michigan Day in the state of Michigan. Jul. 13, introduced by Representative David Farhat...... 1184 Jul. 13, rule 77 suspended...... 1184 Jul. 13, adopted...... 1184 Representative(s) David Palsrok named co-sponsor(s)

111. A resolution to memorialize the Congress and the President of the United States to oppose the Central American Free Trade Agreement. Jul. 20, introduced by Representative Fred Miller ...... 1194 Jul. 20, referred to Committee on Government Operations ...... 1194 Representative(s) Doug Bennett, Matthew Gillard, Herb Kehrl, George Cushingberry, Aldo Vagnozzi, Gino Polidori, Lisa Wojno, Kathy Angerer, John Espinoza, Alma Smith, Paul Condino, John Gleason, Jim Plakas, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Marie Donigan, Frank Accavitti, Barbara Farrah, Brenda Clack, Glenn Anderson, Stephen Adamini, Rich Brown, Carl Williams, Clarence Phillips, Mary Waters, Steven Bieda, Andrew Meisner, Jeff Mayes, Gabe Leland, Tupac Hunter, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Kathleen Law, LaMar Lemmons, III named co-sponsor(s)

112. A resolution to memorialize the United States Senate to establish the precedent that it will allow votes for all judicial nominees of the President. Jul. 20, introduced by Representative Shelley Taub ...... 1195 Jul. 20, referred to Committee on Government Operations ...... 1195 Representative(s) John Stahl, Barb Vander Veen, Kevin Elsenheimer, Brian Palmer, Leon Drolet, John Garfield, Rick Baxter, Jacob Hoogendyk, Jack Brandenburg named co-sponsor(s)

113. A resolution to urge the Governor and the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) to form a coalition to develop an energy policy for the state of Michigan. Aug. 31, introduced by Representative Ed Clemente...... 1232 Aug. 31, referred to Committee on Energy and Technology ...... 1232

114. A resolution honoring September 19-25, 2005, as Pollution Prevention Week in the state of Michigan. Aug. 31, introduced by Representative Matthew Gillard...... 1233 Aug. 31, rule 77 suspended ...... 1233 Aug. 31, adopted...... 1233 Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Stephen Adamini, Glenn Anderson, Richard Ball, Doug Bennett, Jack Brandenburg, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Dianne Byrum, Paul Condino, Marie Donigan, Kevin Elsenheimer, John Espinoza, Barbara Farrah, Edward Gaffney, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Herb Kehrl, Chris Kolb, Jerry Kooiman, Kathleen Law, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Andrew Meisner, Fred Miller, Michael Murphy, Mike Nofs, Clarence Phillips, Jim Plakas, Gino Polidori, John Proos, Michael Sak, Rick Shaffer, Joel Sheltrown, Dudley Spade, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko, Bill Caul, Goeff Hansen, Bill McConico, Tonya Schuitmaker named co-sponsor(s)

115. A resolution recognizing September 15, 2005 through October 15, 2005, as Hispanic Heritage Month in the state of Michigan. Aug. 31, introduced by Representative Lee Gonzales...... 1234 Aug. 31, rule 77 suspended ...... 1234 Aug. 31, adopted...... 1234 Representative(s) John Espinoza, Steven Tobocman, Frank Accavitti, Stephen Adamini, Glenn Anderson, Richard Ball, Rick Baxter, Doug Bennett, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Dianne Byrum, Paul Condino, Marie Donigan, Kevin Elsenheimer, Barbara Farrah, John Garfield, Matthew Gillard, John Gleason, Hoon-Yung 3152 HISTORY OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE

Hopgood, William Huizenga, Rick Jones, Roger Kahn, Herb Kehrl, Chris Kolb, Jerry Kooiman, Kathleen Law, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Andrew Meisner, Fred Miller, Michael Murphy, Mike Nofs, Clarence Phillips, Jim Plakas, Gino Polidori, John Proos, Michael Sak, Rick Shaffer, Joel Sheltrown, Dudley Spade, Aldo Vagnozzi, Barb Vander Veen, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko, Bill Caul, Goeff Hansen, Bill McConico, Leslie Mortimer, Tonya Schuitmaker named co-sponsor(s)

116. A resolution to memorialize the President of the United States, the United States Congress, the appropriate federal agencies, the federal and New Jersey and New York State Courts, and the states of New Jersey and New York to exonerate, pardon, and provide restitution to Assata Shakur. Aug. 31, introduced by Representative LaMar Lemmons, III...... 1234 Aug. 31, referred to Committee on Government Operations ...... 1234 Representative(s) LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Bill McConico, Virgil Smith named co-sponsor(s)

117. A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. Aug. 31, introduced by Representative Fred Miller ...... 1235 Aug. 31, referred to Committee on Judiciary ...... 1235 Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Stephen Adamini, Glenn Anderson, Doug Bennett, Jack Brandenburg, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Dianne Byrum, Paul Condino, Marie Donigan, John Espinoza, Barbara Farrah, John Garfield, Matthew Gillard, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Roger Kahn, Herb Kehrl, Chris Kolb, Jerry Kooiman, Kathleen Law, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Andrew Meisner, Michael Murphy, Mike Nofs, Clarence Phillips, Jim Plakas, Gino Polidori, John Proos, Michael Sak, Dudley Spade, Shelley Taub, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko, Bill Caul, Bill McConico, Leslie Mortimer named co-sponsor(s)

118. A resolution to express opposition to any new or revised administrative rules that are more stringent than federal policies and that impede economic development and job creation. Aug. 31, introduced by Representative Rick Baxter ...... 1235 Aug. 31, referred to Committee on Commerce ...... 1235 Representative(s) Jack Brandenburg, Kevin Elsenheimer, John Garfield, Robert Gosselin, William Huizenga, Neal Nitz, John Proos, Rick Shaffer, Shelley Taub, Barb Vander Veen, Bill Caul, Goeff Hansen, Leslie Mortimer named co-sponsor(s)

119. A resolution honoring 120 years of United Labor in the state of Michigan. Aug. 31, introduced by Representative Doug Bennett ...... 1236 Aug. 31, rule 77 suspended ...... 1236 Aug. 31, adopted...... 1236 Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Stephen Adamini, Glenn Anderson, Jack Brandenburg, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Dianne Byrum, Paul Condino, Marie Donigan, John Espinoza, Barbara Farrah, Matthew Gillard, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Herb Kehrl, Chris Kolb, Jerry Kooiman, Kathleen Law, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Andrew Meisner, Fred Miller, Michael Murphy, Clarence Phillips, Gino Polidori, John Proos, Michael Sak, Dudley Spade, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko, Bill Caul, Bill McConico named co-sponsor(s)

120. A resolution declaring September 2005 as College Savings Month in the state of Michigan. Sep. 6, introduced by Representative Pam Byrnes...... 1283 Sep. 6, rule 77 suspended ...... 1283 Sep. 6, adopted...... 1283 Representative(s) Morris Hood, Joel Sheltrown, Jeff Mayes, Glenn Anderson, Dudley Spade, Ed Clemente, Gino Polidori, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Lisa Wojno, Chris Kolb, Barbara Farrah, Lee Gonzales, Frank Accavitti, Andy Dillon, Steven Bieda, Bill Caul, Paul Condino, Kevin Elsenheimer, John Garfield, Matthew Gillard, Dave Hildenbrand, Alexander Lipsey, Tom Meyer, Fred Miller, Leslie Mortimer, Alma Smith, John Stakoe, Mary Waters, Paula Zelenko, Rich Brown, Kathleen Law, Andrew Meisner, Jim Plakas, Michael Sak, Jack Brandenburg, Marie Donigan, John Gleason, Kevin Green, Gabe Leland, Steven Tobocman, LaMar Lemmons, III named co-sponsor(s)

121. A resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to adopt and present to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution to prohibit the counting of illegal immigrants in the tabulations of population for purposes of apportioning members of Congress among the states. Sep. 6, introduced by Representative Glenn Steil ...... 1283 HISTORY OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE 3153

Sep. 6, referred to Committee on Government Operations ...... 1283 Representative(s) Rick Shaffer, Rick Jones, Barb Vander Veen, Rick Baxter, David Robertson, Jack Brandenburg, Goeff Hansen, Dave Hildenbrand, John Stahl, Darwin Booher, Steven Bieda, Bruce Caswell, Kevin Elsenheimer, John Garfield, Robert Gosselin, Tom Meyer, Tim Moore, Leslie Mortimer, Brian Palmer, John Stakoe, Shelley Taub, Fulton Sheen named co-sponsor(s)

122. A resolution congratulating the members and coaches of the Detroit Demolition upon the occasion of its National Women’s Football Association Championship. Sep. 7, introduced by Representative Marsha Cheeks...... 1314 Sep. 7, rule 77 suspended ...... 1314 Sep. 7, adopted...... 1314 Representative(s) Clarence Phillips, Chris Kolb, Barbara Farrah, Frank Accavitti, Morris Hood, Lisa Wojno, Rich Brown, Stephen Adamini, Matthew Gillard, Fulton Sheen, Tom Meyer, John Moolenaar, Glenn Steil, Frances Amos, Steven Tobocman, Edward Gaffney, Joe Hune, Glenn Anderson, Tupac Hunter, John Gleason, John Garfield, David Farhat, Bruce Caswell, Dave Hildenbrand, Gretchen Whitmer, Lee Gonzales, Paula Zelenko, Kathleen Law, LaMar Lemmons, III, Richard Ball, Brenda Clack, Paul Condino, Andy Dillon, Jerry Kooiman, Alexander Lipsey, Gary McDowell, Andrew Meisner, Fred Miller, Leslie Mortimer, Michael Murphy, Gino Polidori, Michael Sak, Dudley Spade, Aldo Vagnozzi named co-sponsor(s)

123. A resolution to commemorate September 20, 2005, as Take A Loved One To The Doctor Day in the state of Michigan. Sep. 7, introduced by Representative Brenda Clack ...... 1315 Sep. 7, rule 77 suspended ...... 1315 Sep. 7, adopted...... 1315 Representative(s) Herb Kehrl, Aldo Vagnozzi, Paula Zelenko, Dianne Byrum, Lee Gonzales, John Gleason, Michael Sak, Andrew Meisner, Joel Sheltrown, Goeff Hansen, Gino Polidori, Dudley Spade, Lisa Wojno, Pam Byrnes, Jim Plakas, Alma Smith, John Espinoza, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Kathleen Law, Glenn Anderson, Gabe Leland, Carl Williams, Matthew Gillard, Tupac Hunter, Steven Tobocman, Gary Newell, Mike Nofs, John Stewart, John Moolenaar, Virgil Smith, Barbara Farrah, Alexander Lipsey, Morris Hood, Chris Kolb, Rich Brown, Stephen Adamini, Michael Murphy, Frank Accavitti, Steven Bieda, Marie Donigan, Fred Miller, Barb Vander Veen, Joe Hune, LaMar Lemmons, III, Marsha Cheeks, Paul Condino, Andy Dillon, Jerry Kooiman, Gary McDowell, Leslie Mortimer named co-sponsor(s)

124. A resolution recognizing September 9, 2005, as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day and the month of September 2005 as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. Sep. 8, introduced by Representative Dudley Spade...... 1342 Sep. 8, rule 77 suspended ...... 1342 Sep. 8, adopted...... 1342 Representative(s) Fred Miller, Michael Sak, Herb Kehrl, Doug Bennett, Matthew Gillard, Joel Sheltrown, Frank Accavitti, Steven Bieda, Glenn Anderson, Richard Ball, Rich Brown, Dianne Byrum, Bill Caul, Brenda Clack, Paul Condino, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Kevin Green, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Chris Kolb, Jerry Kooiman, David Law, Gabe Leland, Jim Marleau, Jeff Mayes, Bill McConico, Andrew Meisner, Tom Meyer, Leslie Mortimer, Michael Murphy, Jim Plakas, Gino Polidori, John Proos, Rick Shaffer, Alma Smith, John Stahl, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, William Van Regenmorter, Mary Waters, Paula Zelenko, LaMar Lemmons, III named co-sponsor(s)

125. A resolution to urge the Department of Management and Budget and the Department of Transportation to ensure that state vehicles use biodiesel and ethanol fuels and that flexible fuel vehicles and American made hybrids be purchased to the fullest extent possible. Sep. 8, introduced by Representative Dudley Spade...... 1343 Sep. 8, referred to Committee on Agriculture ...... 1343 Representative(s) John Gleason, Gino Polidori, Lee Gonzales, Fred Miller, Doug Bennett, Herb Kehrl, Aldo Vagnozzi, Jeff Mayes, Michael Sak, Matthew Gillard, Kathy Angerer, Joel Sheltrown, Frank Accavitti, Pam Byrnes, John Espinoza, Gary McDowell, Kathleen Law, Glenn Anderson, Richard Ball, Steven Bieda, Rich Brown, Dianne Byrum, Brenda Clack, Paul Condino, George Cushingberry, Kevin Green, Goeff Hansen, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Chris Kolb, David Law, Gabe Leland, Alexander Lipsey, Bill McConico, Andrew Meisner, Michael Murphy, Jim Plakas, John Proos, Alma Smith, John Stahl, Steven Tobocman, Mary Waters, Paula Zelenko, LaMar Lemmons, III named co-sponsor(s) 3154 HISTORY OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE

126. A resolution honoring the 20th anniversary of the Motown Historical Museum. Sep. 14, introduced by Representative LaMar Lemmons, III ...... 1383 Sep. 14, rule 77 suspended ...... 1383 Sep. 14, adopted...... 1383 Representative(s) LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Frank Accavitti, Stephen Adamini, Glenn Anderson, Rick Baxter, Steven Bieda, Jack Brandenburg, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Dianne Byrum, Bill Caul, Marsha Cheeks, Brenda Clack, Ed Clemente, Paul Condino, Andy Dillon, Barbara Farrah, John Garfield, Lee Gonzales, Robert Gosselin, Dave Hildenbrand, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Rick Jones, Herb Kehrl, Chris Kolb, Jerry Kooiman, Kathleen Law, Gabe Leland, Jeff Mayes, Andrew Meisner, Fred Miller, Michael Murphy, Tom Pearce, Gino Polidori, Michael Sak, Alma Smith, Dudley Spade, John Stahl, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Mary Waters named co-sponsor(s)

127. A resolution honoring the 70th anniversary of the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America. Sep. 15, introduced by Representative Michael Sak ...... 1395 Sep. 15, rule 77 suspended ...... 1395 Sep. 15, adopted...... 1395 Representative(s) Gino Polidori, Doug Bennett, Jim Plakas, Dudley Spade, Barbara Farrah, Chris Kolb, Mary Waters, Frank Accavitti, Glenn Anderson, Kathy Angerer, Steven Bieda, Jack Brandenburg, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Dianne Byrum, Paul Condino, George Cushingberry, Matthew Gillard, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Kevin Green, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Tupac Hunter, Herb Kehrl, Kathleen Law, Gabe Leland, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Tom Meyer, Michael Murphy, Joel Sheltrown, Alma Smith, John Stahl, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

128. A resolution to memorialize the President of the United States and the United States Congress to protect American consumers from exorbitant prices of gasoline. Sep. 20, introduced by Representative Herb Kehrl ...... 1426 Sep. 20, referred to Committee on Government Operations ...... 1426 Representative(s) Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Gino Polidori, Aldo Vagnozzi, Jim Plakas, Frank Accavitti, Glenn Anderson, Steven Bieda, Darwin Booher, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Dianne Byrum, Paul Condino, George Cushingberry, Barbara Farrah, Matthew Gillard, Lee Gonzales, Robert Gosselin, Chris Kolb, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Jeff Mayes, Fred Miller, Michael Sak, Alma Smith, Dudley Spade, John Stewart, Steven Tobocman, Mary Waters, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

129. A resolution designating September 2005 as Michigan Preparedness Month. Sep. 20, introduced by Representative Kevin Green...... 1426 Sep. 20, rule 77 suspended ...... 1426 Sep. 20, adopted...... 1426 Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Glenn Anderson, Darwin Booher, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Dianne Byrum, Matthew Gillard, Lee Gonzales, Robert Gosselin, Goeff Hansen, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Chris Kolb, Jerry Kooiman, Jim Marleau, Tom Meyer, Fred Miller, Leslie Mortimer, Mike Nofs, John Proos, Michael Sak, Rick Shaffer, Alma Smith, John Stewart, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Barb Vander Veen, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

130. A resolution designating September 28th, 2005, as Antibiotic Awareness Day in the state of Michigan. Sep. 21, introduced by Representative Barb Vander Veen ...... 1740 Sep. 21, rule 77 suspended ...... 1740 Sep. 21, adopted...... 1740 Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Frances Amos, John Stahl, Robert Gosselin, Roger Kahn, Rick Shaffer, John Stakoe, William Huizenga, Steven Bieda, Jack Brandenburg, Paul Condino, Barbara Farrah, Edward Gaffney, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Kevin Green, Dave Hildenbrand, Jerry Kooiman, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Andrew Meisner, Tom Meyer, Leslie Mortimer, Michael Murphy, Clarence Phillips, John Proos, Michael Sak, Alma Smith, Shelley Taub, Steven Tobocman, Mary Waters, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

131. A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to provide full funding for the Specialty Crop Competitiveness Act. Sep. 22, introduced by Representative Leslie Mortimer ...... 1753 Sep. 22, referred to Committee on Agriculture ...... 1753 HISTORY OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE 3155

Representative(s) Richard Ball, Jack Brandenburg, Pam Byrnes, Tom Casperson, Bill Caul, Brenda Clack, George Cushingberry, John Espinoza, Edward Gaffney, John Gleason, Robert Gosselin, Goeff Hansen, Dave Hildenbrand, William Huizenga, Rick Jones, Jerry Kooiman, Gabe Leland, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Jim Marleau, Jeff Mayes, Tom Meyer, Neal Nitz, Mike Nofs, David Palsrok, Phil Pavlov, Tonya Schuitmaker, Alma Smith, John Stahl, John Stakoe, Shelley Taub, Barb Vander Veen, Mary Waters named co-sponsor(s)

132. A resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to give preference to goods and services provided by American companies for the rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Katrina. Sep. 22, introduced by Representative Goeff Hansen ...... 1753 Sep. 22, referred to Committee on Government Operations ...... 1753 Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Daniel Acciavatti, Glenn Anderson, Richard Ball, Steven Bieda, Jack Brandenburg, Pam Byrnes, Tom Casperson, Bill Caul, Brenda Clack, George Cushingberry, John Espinoza, Barbara Farrah, Edward Gaffney, John Gleason, Robert Gosselin, Kevin Green, Dave Hildenbrand, William Huizenga, Rick Jones, Jerry Kooiman, Philip LaJoy, Gabe Leland, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Jim Marleau, Jeff Mayes, Tom Meyer, Fred Miller, Leslie Mortimer, Neal Nitz, Mike Nofs, David Palsrok, Phil Pavlov, Tom Pearce, Clarence Phillips, Jim Plakas, John Proos, Tory Rocca, Tonya Schuitmaker, Alma Smith, John Stahl, John Stakoe, Shelley Taub, Barb Vander Veen, Mary Waters, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

133. A resolution honoring EDS upon the occasion of its 20th anniversary of conducting business in the state of Michigan. Sep. 22, introduced by Representative Edward Gaffney...... 1754 Sep. 22, rule 77 suspended ...... 1754 Sep. 22, adopted...... 1754 Representative(s) Tory Rocca, Leslie Mortimer, Roger Kahn, David Law, Lee Gonzales, Gretchen Whitmer, John Garfield, Steven Bieda, George Cushingberry, Michael Murphy, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Paul Condino, Dianne Byrum, Andy Dillon, Brenda Clack, Michael Sak, Leon Drolet, Robert Gosselin, Dave Hildenbrand, Bill McConico, Morris Hood, Tupac Hunter, Steven Tobocman, Jim Plakas, Clarence Phillips, Jerry Kooiman, John Moolenaar, David Robertson, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Jeff Mayes, Virgil Smith, Shelley Taub, Alma Smith, Gabe Leland, Lisa Wojno, Carl Williams, Chris Ward, Mary Waters, Marsha Cheeks, LaMar Lemmons, III named co-sponsor(s)

134. A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to require that, whenever possible, countries receiving foreign aid be required to use those resources to purchase American goods and services. Sep. 28, introduced by Representative Roger Kahn...... 1789 Sep. 28, referred to Committee on Government Operations ...... 1789 Representative(s) Chris Ward, Scott Hummel, Shelley Taub, Darwin Booher, Goeff Hansen, Glenn Steil, Rick Jones, David Law, William Van Regenmorter, Tim Moore, Kevin Elsenheimer, Joel Sheltrown, William Huizenga, Tory Rocca, Jacob Hoogendyk, Daniel Acciavatti, Philip LaJoy, Neal Nitz, Kevin Green, David Farhat, John Pastor, Richard Ball, Tonya Schuitmaker, Robert Gosselin, Dave Hildenbrand, John Proos, Bruce Caswell, John Stakoe, Edward Gaffney, Leslie Mortimer, Frank Accavitti, Jack Brandenburg, Pam Byrnes, Bill Caul, John Gleason, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Tom Meyer, Fred Miller, Phil Pavlov, Tom Pearce, Gino Polidori, Michael Sak, Rick Shaffer, Dudley Spade, Lisa Wojno named co-sponsor(s)

135. A resolution declaring September 26 through October 2, 2005, as Equal Parents’ Week in the state of Michigan. Sep. 28, introduced by Representative Jacob Hoogendyk...... 1790 Sep. 28, referred to Committee on Family and Children Services ...... 1790 Representative(s) Darwin Booher, Jack Brandenburg, Kevin Elsenheimer, John Gleason, Robert Gosselin, Goeff Hansen, William Huizenga, Jerry Kooiman, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Tom Meyer, Tim Moore, Leslie Mortimer, Brian Palmer, John Pastor, Phil Pavlov, Rick Shaffer, John Stakoe, Shelley Taub, Barb Vander Veen named co-sponsor(s)

136. A resolution declaring September 2005 as Pain Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. Sep. 29, introduced by Representative Gabe Leland...... 1826 Sep. 29, rule 77 suspended ...... 1826 Sep. 29, adopted...... 1826 Representative(s) John Espinoza, Gary McDowell, Jim Plakas, Alma Smith, Jeff Mayes, Paul Condino, Steven Bieda, John Gleason, Chris Kolb, Joe Hune, Rick Shaffer, Jack Brandenburg, Carl Williams, Glenn 3156 HISTORY OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE

Anderson, Stephen Adamini, Dave Hildenbrand, Frank Accavitti, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Dianne Byrum, Brenda Clack, Andy Dillon, Barbara Farrah, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Herb Kehrl, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Fred Miller, Michael Murphy, Clarence Phillips, Gino Polidori, Dudley Spade, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Mary Waters, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

137. A resolution recognizing October 2005 as Polish Heritage Month in the state of Michigan. Oct. 5, introduced by Representative Michael Sak ...... 1855 Oct. 5, rule 77 suspended...... 1855 Oct. 5, adopted...... 1855 Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Stephen Adamini, Glenn Anderson, Kathy Angerer, Doug Bennett, Steven Bieda, Jack Brandenburg, Rich Brown, Dianne Byrum, Bruce Caswell, Brenda Clack, Ed Clemente, Paul Condino, Kevin Elsenheimer, Barbara Farrah, Lee Gonzales, Kevin Green, Dave Hildenbrand, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Roger Kahn, Herb Kehrl, Chris Kolb, Jerry Kooiman, Kathleen Law, Gabe Leland, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Jeff Mayes, Gary McDowell, Andrew Meisner, Tom Meyer, Fred Miller, Michael Murphy, Mike Nofs, Brian Palmer, David Palsrok, Tom Pearce, Jim Plakas, Gino Polidori, John Proos, Tory Rocca, Joel Sheltrown, Dudley Spade, Glenn Steil, Shelley Taub, Steven Tobocman, Mary Waters, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko, Andy Dillon named co-sponsor(s)

138. A resolution recognizing October 8 through October 15, 2005, as Binational Health Week in the state of Michigan. Oct. 6, introduced by Representative Steven Tobocman...... 1868 Oct. 6, rule 77 suspended...... 1868 Oct. 6, adopted...... 1868 Representative(s) Alexander Lipsey, John Espinoza, Lee Gonzales, Michael Murphy, William Huizenga, Neal Nitz, Frank Accavitti, Steven Bieda, Marsha Cheeks, Paul Condino, George Cushingberry, Matthew Gillard, John Gleason, Herb Kehrl, Jerry Kooiman, Gabe Leland, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Jim Marleau, Fred Miller, Jim Plakas, Gino Polidori, Michael Sak, Joel Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Dudley Spade, Aldo Vagnozzi, Mary Waters, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

139. A resolution to encourage Michigan animal shelters and pounds to adopt a “no-kill” philosophy in dealing with homeless pets. Oct. 6, introduced by Representative Steven Bieda ...... 1869 Oct. 6, referred to Committee on Government Operations ...... 1869 Representative(s) Alma Smith, Frank Accavitti, Paul Condino, Matthew Gillard, Lee Gonzales, Gabe Leland, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Fred Miller, Michael Murphy, Jim Plakas, Gino Polidori, Tory Rocca, Joel Sheltrown, Shelley Taub, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Mary Waters, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

140. A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to incorporate a strategy of offsetting cuts to finance the cost of rebuilding the hurricane-damaged communities of the Gulf Coast. Oct. 11, introduced by Representative Jacob Hoogendyk...... 1886 Oct. 11, referred to Committee on Government Operations ...... 1886 Representative(s) Robert Gosselin, Rick Baxter, Bruce Caswell, Kevin Green, Dave Hildenbrand, Gabe Leland, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Jim Marleau, Tom Meyer, Leslie Mortimer, Tom Pearce, John Stahl, Aldo Vagnozzi, Barb Vander Veen named co-sponsor(s)

141. A resolution recognizing Oscoda, Michigan as the true birthplace of the legend of Paul Bunyan as first set in ink by James MacGillivray. Oct. 18, introduced by Representative Joel Sheltrown...... 1922 Oct. 18, rule 77 suspended...... 1922 Oct. 18, adopted...... 1922 Representative(s) LaMar Lemmons, III, Barbara Farrah, Frank Accavitti, Jeff Mayes, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Matthew Gillard, George Cushingberry, John Stahl, Kathleen Law named co-sponsor(s)

142. A resolution to urge the Michigan Department of Education to ensure that school districts and students are not penalized because of problems with the distribution of MEAP test materials. Oct. 25, introduced by Representative Michael Sak ...... 1993 Oct. 25, referred to Committee on Education...... 1993 Representative(s) Brian Palmer, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Frank Accavitti, Glenn Anderson, Kathy Angerer, HISTORY OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE 3157

Richard Ball, Steven Bieda, Jack Brandenburg, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Bill Caul, Marie Donigan, Barbara Farrah, Matthew Gillard, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Dave Hildenbrand, Jerry Kooiman, Gabe Leland, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Fred Miller, Jim Plakas, Gino Polidori, John Proos, Rick Shaffer, Alma Smith, Dudley Spade, Shelley Taub, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Barb Vander Veen, Mary Waters, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

143. A resolution to urge the Great Lakes Regional Collaboration and the United States Congress to implement the Action Plan to Restore and Protect the Great Lakes. Oct. 25, introduced by Representative Phil Pavlov ...... 1994 Oct. 25, referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Great Lakes, Land Use, and Environment...... 1994 Dec. 1, reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) ...... 2325 Dec. 1, laid over one day under the rules ...... 2325 Dec. 6, substitute (H-1) adopted...... 2381 Dec. 6, adopted ...... 2381 Representative(s) David Farhat, Daniel Acciavatti, Goeff Hansen, Darwin Booher, David Law, Tonya Schuitmaker, Rick Baxter, Neal Nitz, Tim Moore, Leslie Mortimer, David Palsrok, Howard Walker, Frank Accavitti, Richard Ball, Steven Bieda, Jack Brandenburg, Pam Byrnes, Bill Caul, Marie Donigan, Matthew Gillard, Dave Hildenbrand, Jerry Kooiman, Philip LaJoy, Gabe Leland, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Jim Marleau, Tom Meyer, Brian Palmer, John Pastor, Tom Pearce, Jim Plakas, John Proos, Tory Rocca, Rick Shaffer, Alma Smith, John Stahl, John Stakoe, Shelley Taub, Steven Tobocman, Barb Vander Veen, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko, Rick Jones named co-sponsor(s)

144. A resolution honoring the life of Rosa Parks, who contributed to the betterment of the nation and all humanity. Oct. 26, introduced by the Speaker on behalf of the entire membership ...... 2006 Oct. 26, adopted...... 2006

145. A resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to fully respect the sovereignty of Venezuela. Oct. 26, introduced by Representative LaMar Lemmons, III...... 2021 Oct. 26, referred to Committee on Government Operations ...... 2021 Representative(s) LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Matthew Gillard, Alexander Lipsey, Alma Smith, Frank Accavitti, Barbara Farrah, Gabe Leland, Fred Miller, Paula Zelenko, Doug Bennett, Marsha Cheeks, Lee Gonzales, Bill McConico, George Cushingberry named co-sponsor(s)

146. A resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to take steps to deport and extradite the mega-terrorist Luis Posada Carriles to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Oct. 26, introduced by Representative LaMar Lemmons, III...... 2022 Oct. 26, referred to Committee on Government Operations ...... 2022 Representative(s) LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Matthew Gillard, Alexander Lipsey, Frank Accavitti, Barbara Farrah, Gabe Leland, Fred Miller, Paula Zelenko, Doug Bennett, Marsha Cheeks, Lee Gonzales, Bill McConico, George Cushingberry named co-sponsor(s)

147. A resolution designating October 2005 as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. Oct. 26, introduced by Representative John Gleason...... 2023 Oct. 26, rule 77 suspended...... 2023 Oct. 26, adopted...... 2023 Representative(s) Paula Zelenko, Andrew Meisner, Virgil Smith, Dudley Spade, Gino Polidori, Steven Bieda, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Michael Sak, Pam Byrnes, Rich Brown, Stephen Adamini, Gary McDowell, Joel Sheltrown, Kathleen Law, Lee Gonzales, Alma Smith, Matthew Gillard, Ed Clemente, Michael Murphy, Glenn Anderson, Gabe Leland, George Cushingberry, Jim Marleau, Joe Hune, Edward Gaffney, Doug Bennett, Marie Donigan, Aldo Vagnozzi, Fred Miller, LaMar Lemmons, III, Lisa Wojno, Frank Accavitti, Chris Kolb, Marsha Cheeks, Morris Hood, Alexander Lipsey, Barbara Farrah, Jeff Mayes, John Espinoza, Tupac Hunter, Jerry Kooiman, Rick Shaffer, John Stahl, Richard Ball, Paul Condino, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Jim Plakas, Mary Waters, Brenda Clack, Bill McConico, Kevin Green, Rick Jones named co-sponsor(s)

148. A resolution honoring the life of Mrs. Rosa Parks. Oct. 26, introduced by Representative Marsha Cheeks...... 2023 Oct. 26, adopted...... 2023 Representative(s) Stephen Adamini, Glenn Anderson, Pam Byrnes, David Farhat, Matthew Gillard, John Gleason, Jerry Kooiman, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Jeff Mayes, Gary McDowell, Andrew 3158 HISTORY OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE

Meisner, John Proos, Tory Rocca, Michael Sak, Rick Shaffer, Alma Smith, John Stahl, Aldo Vagnozzi, Frank Accavitti, Richard Ball, Rich Brown, Paul Condino, John Espinoza, Barbara Farrah, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Gabe Leland, LaMar Lemmons, III, Fred Miller, Leslie Mortimer, Brian Palmer, John Pastor, Jim Plakas, Barb Vander Veen, Mary Waters, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko, Doug Bennett, Steven Bieda, Brenda Clack, Lee Gonzales, William Huizenga, Bill McConico, Shelley Taub, Kathy Angerer, Rick Baxter, Dianne Byrum, George Cushingberry, Kevin Elsenheimer, Judy Emmons, Kevin Green, Goeff Hansen, Morris Hood, Rick Jones, Philip LaJoy, Neal Nitz, Tom Pearce, Clarence Phillips, Gino Polidori, Dudley Spade named co-sponsor(s)

149. A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to increase efforts to protect our borders. Nov. 3, introduced by Representative Shelley Taub ...... 2081 Nov. 3, referred to Committee on Transportation ...... 2081 Dec. 13, reported with recommendation without amendment(s) ...... 2500 Dec. 13, laid over one day under the rules ...... 2500 Representative(s) Frances Amos, Barb Vander Veen, Judy Emmons, Leslie Mortimer named co-sponsor(s)

150. A resolution wishing Muslims in Michigan and beyond a happy Eid al-Fitr, the celebration marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. Nov. 3, introduced by Representative Gino Polidori...... 2081 Nov. 3, rule 77 suspended ...... 2081 Nov. 3, adopted...... 2081 Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Steven Bieda, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Dianne Byrum, Brenda Clack, George Cushingberry, John Espinoza, Barbara Farrah, John Garfield, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Morris Hood, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Kathleen Law, Gabe Leland, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Andrew Meisner, Fred Miller, Jim Plakas, John Proos, Alma Smith, Dudley Spade, Shelley Taub, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Mary Waters, Paula Zelenko named co-sponsor(s)

151. A resolution to create a special committee on Medicaid reform and innovation to examine ways to improve the Medicaid program. Nov. 3, introduced by the Speaker ...... 2097 Nov. 3, rule 77 suspended ...... 2097 Nov. 3, adopted...... 2097 Nov. 8, special committee named - 11/8/05 ...... 2134 Nov. 8, House committee members named: Gary Newell, Bruce Caswell, Edward Gaffney, Rick Shaffer, Barb Vander Veen, Shelley Taub, Kevin Green ...... 2134 Nov. 8, House committee members named: Alma Smith, George Cushingberry, Andy Dillon, Doug Bennett... 2134

152. A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the House of Representatives. Nov. 3, rule suspended ...... 2095 Nov. 3, introduced by Representative Chris Ward...... 2095 Nov. 3, rule 77 suspended ...... 2095 Nov. 3, adopted...... 2095 Representative(s) Mary Waters named co-sponsor(s)

153. A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to fund fully the Select Michigan agricultural program. Nov. 8, introduced by Representative Kathleen Law...... 2124 Nov. 8, referred to Committee on Government Operations ...... 2124 Representative(s) Jim Plakas, Jeff Mayes, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Morris Hood, Steven Tobocman, Paul Condino, Steven Bieda, Glenn Anderson, Dianne Byrum, Andrew Meisner, George Cushingberry, Paula Zelenko, Chris Kolb, Gabe Leland, John Espinoza, Marie Donigan, Ed Clemente, Pam Byrnes, Lisa Wojno, Kathy Angerer, Alexander Lipsey, Alma Smith, John Gleason, Frank Accavitti, Richard Ball, Rich Brown, Tom Casperson, Brenda Clack, Judy Emmons, David Farhat, Barbara Farrah, Lee Gonzales, Goeff Hansen, Dave Hildenbrand, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Tom Meyer, Leslie Mortimer, Michael Murphy, David Palsrok, Gino Polidori, Michael Sak, Aldo Vagnozzi named co-sponsor(s)

154. A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact measures that will positively impact the nation’s manufacturing sector and working families. Nov. 9, introduced by Representative John Espinoza ...... 2143 Nov. 9, referred to Committee on Government Operations ...... 2143 HISTORY OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE 3159

Representative(s) Fred Miller, John Gleason, Steven Bieda, Paul Condino, Gary McDowell, Andy Dillon, Ed Clemente, Alma Smith, Steven Tobocman, Frank Accavitti, Alexander Lipsey, Chris Kolb, Gabe Leland, Morris Hood, Jim Plakas, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Kathleen Law, Marie Donigan, Barbara Farrah, Pam Byrnes, Lisa Wojno, Gino Polidori, Dudley Spade, Lee Gonzales, Aldo Vagnozzi, Joel Sheltrown, Matthew Gillard, Doug Bennett, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Glenn Anderson, Carl Williams, Andrew Meisner, Rich Brown, Stephen Adamini, Brenda Clack, Dianne Byrum, Michael Murphy, Gretchen Whitmer, Mary Waters, Michael Sak, Paula Zelenko, Jeff Mayes named co-sponsor(s)

155. A resolution honoring the immense contribution veterans of the U.S. armed services have made for our country and to our quality of life. Nov. 10, introduced by the Speaker on behalf of the entire membership ...... 2231 Nov. 10, rule 77 suspended ...... 2231 Nov. 10, adopted...... 2231

156. A resolution to urge the President and the Congress of the United States to oppose any tariffs on the export of United States corn to Canada. Nov. 29, introduced by Representative John Espinoza ...... 2271 Nov. 29, referred to Committee on Government Operations ...... 2271 Representative(s) John Gleason, Steven Bieda, Jim Plakas, Gary McDowell, Jeff Mayes, Alma Smith, John Garfield, Marie Donigan, Barbara Farrah, John Moolenaar, Phil Pavlov, Goeff Hansen, Richard Ball, Kathy Angerer, Dudley Spade, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Andrew Meisner, Mary Waters, Dianne Byrum, Kathleen Law, Lee Gonzales, Fred Miller, Aldo Vagnozzi, Glenn Anderson, Brenda Clack, Frank Accavitti, Gretchen Whitmer, Matthew Gillard, Joel Sheltrown, Stephen Adamini, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Michael Sak, Gabe Leland, Tupac Hunter, Steven Tobocman, Gino Polidori, George Cushingberry, Neal Nitz, Bill Caul, John Proos, Marsha Cheeks, LaMar Lemmons, III named co-sponsor(s)

157. A resolution designating November 27 through December 3, 2005, as Fraud Awareness Week in the state of Michigan. Nov. 29, introduced by Representative Shelley Taub ...... 2271 Nov. 29, rule 77 suspended ...... 2271 Nov. 29, adopted...... 2271 Representative(s) Frances Amos, Jim Marleau, Brian Palmer named co-sponsor(s)

158. A resolution to urge the Federal Emergency Management Agency to reject proposed revisions to floodplain elevation thresholds in St. Clair County. Nov. 30, introduced by Representative Phil Pavlov...... 2288 Nov. 30, referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Great Lakes, Land Use, and Environment...... 2288 Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Bill Caul, Kevin Elsenheimer, John Espinoza, John Garfield, Lee Gonzales, Goeff Hansen, Dave Hildenbrand, William Huizenga, Philip LaJoy, LaMar Lemmons, III, Tom Meyer, Neal Nitz, David Palsrok, John Pastor, Tom Pearce, John Proos, John Stahl, Shelley Taub, Barb Vander Veen named co-sponsor(s)

159. A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Herb Kehrl, member of the House of Representatives. Dec. 1, introduced by the Speaker on behalf of the entire membership...... 2304 Dec. 1, adopted by unanimous standing vote ...... 2304

160. A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States and the United States Department of State to increase aid and humanitarian assistance to the regions of Pakistan devastated by the earthquake of October 8, 2005. Dec. 1, introduced by Representative Fred Miller...... 2322 Dec. 1, referred to Committee on Government Operations...... 2322 Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Dianne Byrum, Brenda Clack, George Cushingberry, Barbara Farrah, John Garfield, Matthew Gillard, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Roger Kahn, Chris Kolb, Kathleen Law, Gabe Leland, LaMar Lemmons, III, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Gary McDowell, Michael Murphy, Gino Polidori, Tory Rocca, Alma Smith, Dudley Spade, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi named co-sponsor(s)

161. A resolution to urge the Department of Natural Resources and the Natural Resources Commission to designate the Lost Twin Lakes Pathway area in Roscommon County as an Old Growth Forest. Dec. 1, introduced by Representative Joel Sheltrown ...... 2323 3160 HISTORY OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE

Dec. 1, rule 77 suspended...... 2323 Dec. 1, adopted ...... 2323 Representative(s) Richard Ball, Barbara Farrah, Marie Donigan, Andy Dillon, Dudley Spade, LaMar Lemmons, Jr. named co-sponsor(s)

162. A resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to oppose the State Modernization and Regulatory Transparency (SMART) Act. Dec. 1, introduced by Representative Fulton Sheen...... 2323 Dec. 1, referred to Committee on Insurance...... 2323 Representative(s) Joe Hune, Edward Gaffney, Scott Hummel, Jacob Hoogendyk, Tory Rocca, Leslie Mortimer, Robert Gosselin, John Stahl, Daniel Acciavatti, Philip LaJoy, Richard Ball, Rick Baxter, Bill Caul, John Proos, Goeff Hansen, Tom Pearce, Joel Sheltrown, Barbara Farrah, Paul Condino, Kevin Green, Brian Palmer, Mike Nofs, Gary Newell, Barb Vander Veen, Gabe Leland, Steven Bieda, Doug Bennett, John Pastor, Rick Shaffer, David Robertson, Shelley Taub, Kevin Elsenheimer, John Garfield, Tonya Schuitmaker, John Stakoe, Morris Hood, Carl Williams, William Huizenga, Leon Drolet, Glenn Anderson, Darwin Booher named co-sponsor(s)

163. A resolution to memorialize the President and the Congress of the United States to increase funding for home heating assistance to cope with the rise in natural gas costs expected this winter. Dec. 6, introduced by Representative Joel Sheltrown ...... 2408 Dec. 6, referred to Committee on Government Operations...... 2408 Representative(s) LaMar Lemmons, III, George Cushingberry, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Aldo Vagnozzi, Doug Bennett, Fred Miller, Dudley Spade, Gino Polidori, Lisa Wojno, Ed Clemente, Andy Dillon, Paula Zelenko, Lee Gonzales, Andrew Meisner, Michael Murphy, Rich Brown, Stephen Adamini, Brenda Clack, Virgil Smith, Morris Hood, Steven Tobocman, Tupac Hunter, John Gleason, Steven Bieda, John Espinoza, Alma Smith, Gary McDowell, Paul Condino, Alexander Lipsey, Jeff Mayes, Matthew Gillard, Gretchen Whitmer, Barbara Farrah, Glenn Anderson, Carl Williams, Kathleen Law, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Jim Plakas, Chris Kolb, Frank Accavitti, Pam Byrnes, Mike Nofs, John Proos, Edward Gaffney, Dianne Byrum, Marsha Cheeks named co-sponsor(s)

164. A resolution to urge the Michigan Women’s Commission to ensure that its programs and activities are strictly nonpartisan. Dec. 6, introduced by Representative Leslie Mortimer...... 2408 Dec. 6, referred to Committee on House Oversight, Elections, and Ethics...... 2408 Representative(s) Tonya Schuitmaker, Shelley Taub, Judy Emmons, Frances Amos, Kevin Elsenheimer, John Stakoe, Barb Vander Veen, John Stahl, David Palsrok, Rick Shaffer, Robert Gosselin, Brian Palmer, Fulton Sheen, Tom Pearce, Rick Jones, Glenn Steil, Daniel Acciavatti, Philip LaJoy, Jim Marleau, William Huizenga, Chris Ward, Frank Accavitti, Richard Ball, Jack Brandenburg, David Farhat, John Garfield, John Gleason, Goeff Hansen, LaMar Lemmons, III, Tom Meyer, Leon Drolet named co-sponsor(s)

165. A resolution to memorialize the President and the Congress of the United States to support policies that protect and encourage the cultural autonomy of the people of Macedonia. Dec. 6, introduced by Representative Chris Ward ...... 2409 Dec. 6, rule 77 suspended...... 2409 Dec. 6, adopted ...... 2409 Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Richard Ball, David Farhat, John Gleason, Robert Gosselin, Goeff Hansen, Rick Jones, LaMar Lemmons, III, Jim Marleau, Tom Meyer, Leslie Mortimer, Tom Pearce, John Stahl, John Stakoe, Steven Tobocman, Barb Vander Veen named co-sponsor(s)

166. A resolution to extend subpoena power to the House Government Operations Committee’s subcommittee to review the sale of the former Northville Psychiatric Hospital. Dec. 8, introduced by Representative Shelley Taub...... 2489 Dec. 8, referred to Committee on Government Operations...... 2489

167. A resolution to express the sense of the House of Representatives that the pending sale of the former Northville Psychiatric Hospital has not followed statutory requirements and to urge the Department of Management and Budget to reopen bidding on the property. Dec. 8, introduced by Representative Shelley Taub...... 2490 Dec. 8, referred to Committee on Government Operations...... 2490 HISTORY OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE 3161

168. A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact bipartisan legislation that creates the position of Chief Trade Prosecutor within the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to enforce our trade agreements and to eliminate the illegal trade practices of other countries. Dec. 8, introduced by Representative Lee Gonzales ...... 2490 Dec. 8, referred to Committee on Government Operations...... 2490 Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Stephen Adamini, Glenn Anderson, Steven Bieda, Rich Brown, George Cushingberry, Marie Donigan, John Espinoza, Barbara Farrah, John Gleason, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Kathleen Law, Alexander Lipsey, Gary McDowell, Andrew Meisner, Fred Miller, Jim Plakas, Gino Polidori, Tory Rocca, Michael Sak, Joel Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Virgil Smith, Dudley Spade, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Mary Waters, Lisa Wojno, Paula Zelenko, Dianne Byrum named co-sponsor(s)

169. A resolution to memorialize Congress of the United States not to cut the food stamp program. Dec. 8, introduced by Representative Gabe Leland ...... 2490 Dec. 8, referred to Committee on Government Operations...... 2490 Representative(s) Jeff Mayes, Steven Tobocman, Paul Condino, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Brenda Clack, Alma Smith, Marie Donigan, Fred Miller, Doug Bennett, George Cushingberry, Dianne Byrum, Jim Plakas, Morris Hood, Tupac Hunter, Alexander Lipsey, Chris Kolb, Michael Sak, Barbara Farrah, Joel Sheltrown, Gino Polidori, David Law, Kevin Green, Glenn Anderson, Steven Bieda, John Espinoza, Gary McDowell, Ed Clemente, Edward Gaffney, Lisa Wojno, Pam Byrnes, Dudley Spade, Andrew Meisner, Rich Brown, Stephen Adamini, Gretchen Whitmer, Mary Waters, Paula Zelenko, Virgil Smith, Frank Accavitti, Richard Ball, John Stewart, Mike Nofs, Roger Kahn, Tom Meyer, Bill McConico, John Garfield, John Gleason, Lee Gonzales, Kathleen Law, Aldo Vagnozzi named co-sponsor(s)

170. A resolution acknowledging the character, capability, and commitment of Steve Mariucci. Dec. 8, introduced by Representative Tom Casperson...... 2491 Dec. 8, rule 77 suspended...... 2491 Dec. 8, adopted ...... 2491 Representative(s) Jerry Kooiman, Rich Brown, Stephen Adamini, Frank Accavitti, Pam Byrnes, Kevin Elsenheimer, Judy Emmons, John Espinoza, Barbara Farrah, John Gleason, Goeff Hansen, Jacob Hoogendyk, Philip LaJoy, Alexander Lipsey, Jim Marleau, Gary McDowell, Fred Miller, David Robertson, Michael Sak, Rick Shaffer, Joel Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Virgil Smith, Steven Tobocman, Paula Zelenko, David Farhat named co-sponsor(s)

171. A resolution to memorialize the United States Senators of the state of Michigan to work for a prompt up-or- down vote on the nomination of Samuel A. Alito, Jr., to the United States Supreme Court. Dec. 8, introduced by Representative Jacob Hoogendyk ...... 2491 Dec. 8, referred to Committee on Government Operations...... 2491 Representative(s) Robert Gosselin, Tonya Schuitmaker named co-sponsor(s)

172. A resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to establish a program to recognize historic African- American sites. Dec. 13, introduced by Representative Michael Murphy...... 2519 Dec. 13, referred to Committee on Government Operations...... 2519 Representative(s) Frank Accavitti, Glenn Anderson, Rich Brown, Pam Byrnes, Dianne Byrum, Marsha Cheeks, Paul Condino, John Espinoza, Matthew Gillard, Lee Gonzales, Kevin Green, Morris Hood, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Kathleen Law, Gabe Leland, LaMar Lemmons, Jr., Alexander Lipsey, Jeff Mayes, Fred Miller, Leslie Mortimer, Mike Nofs, Tom Pearce, Gino Polidori, Michael Sak, Tonya Schuitmaker, Rick Shaffer, Alma Smith, Virgil Smith, Dudley Spade, Steven Tobocman, Aldo Vagnozzi, Mary Waters, Paula Zelenko, Steven Bieda, Brenda Clack, Barbara Farrah, John Gleason, LaMar Lemmons, III, John Proos named co-sponsor(s)

173. A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the House of Representatives. Dec. 13, introduced by Representative John Stewart ...... 2520 Dec. 13, referred to Committee on House Oversight, Elections, and Ethics...... 2520 Representative(s) Mike Nofs named co-sponsor(s)

174. A resolution to condemn statements made by the President of Iran against Israel and to call on the President of the United States to continue efforts with the United Nations to deal with threats from Iran against Israel. Dec. 14, introduced by Representative Steven Tobocman...... 2584 Dec. 14, referred to Committee on Government Operations...... 2584 3162 HISTORY OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE

Representative(s) Andrew Meisner, Barbara Farrah, Aldo Vagnozzi, Paul Condino, David Law, Roger Kahn, Shelley Taub, Alma Smith named co-sponsor(s)

175. A resolution to express support for the Southeast Michigan WIRED project’s designation for a grant through the United States Department of Labor. Dec. 14, introduced by Representative Fred Miller...... 2584 Dec. 14, referred to Committee on Government Operations...... 2584 Representative(s) Daniel Acciavatti, Lisa Wojno, Steven Bieda, Frank Accavitti, Andrew Meisner, Leon Drolet named co-sponsor(s)

176. A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact the Employee Free Choice Act. Dec. 14, introduced by Representative Dianne Byrum ...... 2585 Dec. 14, referred to Committee on Government Operations...... 2585 Representative(s) Michael Sak, Andrew Meisner, Paula Zelenko, Mary Waters, Glenn Anderson, Steven Bieda, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Alma Smith, Paul Condino, Kathleen Law, Doug Bennett, Jeff Mayes, Chris Kolb, Matthew Gillard, Steven Tobocman, Alexander Lipsey, Frank Accavitti, Barbara Farrah, Marie Donigan, Aldo Vagnozzi, George Cushingberry, Rich Brown, John Gleason named co-sponsor(s)