house resolution no.408

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

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Ronnie Peterson.

Whereas, It is most appropriate that we thank the Honorable Ronnie Peterson as his tenure with the Michigan House of Representatives comes to a close.   It is a pleasure to salute Representative Peterson for his work on behalf of the people of the state of Michigan and, in particular, the citizens of the Fifty-fourth District; and

Whereas, Representative Peterson is a civic leader who is deeply committed to public service. Prior to joining the Legislature, he served his community as a member of the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners and the Ypsilanti City Council. Representative Peterson is an advocate for economic development and job growth in his community, founding the Eastern Washtenaw County Leaders forum and the Spark East Business Incubator. Representative Peterson is passionate about bettering his community and served on the boards of numerous associations and charitable organizations including the Washtenaw Development Council, Vantage Point, Detroit Regional Aerotropolis, and Ypsilanti Breakfast Optimist Club. He worked tirelessly in his community to improve mental health services, expand dental health service delivery, and provide job opportunities; and

Whereas, Since joining the Michigan House of Representatives in 2017, Representative Peterson has demonstrated a deep commitment to improving the lives of his constituents in the Fifty-fourth District. He has served as minority vice chair for the Appropriations subcommittees on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and Insurance and Financial Services, and Transportation. He also served with distinction as a member of the Appropriations subcommittees on Military and Veterans Affairs and State Police, and Joint Capital Outlay. Representative Peterson was integral in the development of several economic opportunities, public safety initiatives, and accessibility initiatives for the Ypsilanti region. His dedication and integrity stand as a clear example of what it takes to be a successful public servant and a strong leader; now, therefore, be it

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

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Peterson as evidence of our appreciation and best wishes as he leaves this legislative body.