house resolution no.410

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

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Daire Rendon.

Whereas, The House of Representatives now takes this opportunity to commend the Honorable Daire Rendon for her service to this chamber as the Representative for the One Hundred Third District. Since assuming office in 2017, Representative Rendon has carried out her admirable service in this chamber not only to her constituents in Missaukee, Crawford, Kalkaska, Roscommon, and Ogemaw counties, but to Michigan   s citizens across the state; and

Whereas, Representative Rendon   s professional and personal experiences prior to beginning her service demonstrate expertise she brought to bear during her tenure. Formerly an employee of the Social Security Administration, Representative Rendon would go on to purchase and successfully expand one business     Check Alert Systems     and found another that remains in operation today     Dragon Payment Systems. As evidence of the expertise she developed as a business owner, Representative Rendon was appointed by Governors John Engler and Jennifer Granholm, respectively, to serve the Michigan Bureau of Consumer and Industry Services as a member of the Michigan Collection Practices Advisory Board. Representative Rendon also served as a chairperson of the Michigan Home Builders Associate Council and as president of the Michigan Association of Collection Agencies. In addition, Representative Rendon chaired the first Missaukee County Relay for Life in 1998, reflecting a lifelong support of the American Cancer Society and her drive to aid research for the disease that she herself overcame. All of this was accomplished with the help of Representative Rendon   s devoted family, including her husband, Bruce, two married daughters, and three grandchildren; and

Whereas, Representative Rendon   s legislative record reflects the dedication and tenacity with which she served this chamber. Representative Rendon served with distinction as the chair of both the Insurance Committee and the Families, Children, and Seniors Committee as well as the vice chair of the latter. Representative Rendon also served as a member of the House committees on Agriculture, Judiciary, Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation, House Agriculture, Commerce and Trade, Michigan Competitiveness, and Natural Resources. During her tenure, Representative Rendon sponsored legislation to reform how electronic voting systems operate to secure our elections, provide funding for supporting tourism attractions in northern Michigan, to expand eligibility for individuals to receive guardianship assistance payments, and address a variety of other issues; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute in gratitude to the Honorable Daire Rendon for her dedicated service to this chamber and the State of Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Rendon as evidence of our sincere gratitude and best wishes.