house resolution no.389

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

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Michele Hoitenga.

Whereas, It is a great honor to recognize Representative Michele Hoitenga as her time in the Michigan House of Representatives comes to a close. She has served her constituents in the One Hundred-second District, as well as all of Michigan's citizens, with honesty and dedication; and

Whereas, Representative Hoitenga is a lifelong resident of Michigan, which has instilled in her a great passion for the betterment of the state. A degree in human services helped her become the co-owner of PhD Consulting, an oil and gas consulting business, with her husband, Philip. The rapport Representative Hoitenga has built within her community led to her election as Mayor of the City of Manton from 2013 to 2016. She also served tirelessly as a commissioner for the Wexford County Planning Board, vice chair for the Wexford County Republican Party, and treasurer and president of the Manton Chamber of Commerce. Representative Hoitenga is a mother of two sons and considers herself a proud military mom; and

Whereas, Representative Hoitenga was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2016. She has served as the chair of the Communications and Technology Committee and as the vice chair of the Regulatory Reform Committee. Throughout her tenure, Representative Hoitenga was a member of the committees on Energy; Oversight; Families, Children, and Seniors; Insurance; and Military and Veterans Affairs. Representative Hoitenga is dedicated to improving public safety, as evidenced by her sponsorship of legislation on weapons, crimes, and children; now, therefore, be it

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

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Hoitenga as evidence of our gratitude and well wishes.