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1. a Resolution Prescribing the Standing Rules of the House of Representatives 3130 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 ..................................................................................................
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