Bill Text: MI HR0393 | 2015-2016 | 98th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Sarah Roberts.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2016-12-08 - Adopted [HR0393 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2015-HR0393-Enrolled.html
The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 393.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Sarah Roberts.
Whereas, The members of this legislative body are honored to thank Representative Sarah Roberts as she completes her final term of office with the Michigan House of Representatives. Throughout her tenure, she has been a passionate advocate for the Eighteenth District; and
Whereas, Upon graduating from the University of Iowa with a degree in cultural anthropology, Sarah Roberts embarked on her career of public service and advocacy. She became a community organizer with Clean Water Action and served on the Macomb County Water Quality Board and Blue Ribbon Commission for Lake St. Clair, advocating to protect Michigan's lakes and rivers. In 2006, she was elected a Macomb County commissioner and helped create the Macomb County Women's Commission. Two years later, she was first elected to the House of Representatives, serving as Assistant Floor Leader. After spending time as the legislative director for the Economic Alliance for Michigan, she returned to the House of Representatives in 2013; and
Whereas, During her latest term in office, Representative Roberts has continued to champion the issues in which she believes. In particular, she has been a strong advocate for women's health care and protecting water quality. She has been an active member of the House Appropriations Committee, serving as minority vice chair on a number of subcommittees. She also served as the Democratic Caucus Chair during the 2013-2014 session; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Sarah Roberts for her notable contributions to this legislative body and to our entire state; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Roberts as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.
