MI SR0209

Honors Senator Michael Switalski upon the conclusion of his tenure with the Michigan Senate representing the 10th Senate District.

Recognizes his bipartisan approach to lawmaking, work on fiscal responsibility and pay-as-you-go legislation, and efforts to balance school aid during difficult budgetary times.

Notes Switalski's background as a Roseville native educated at Louisiana State University and University of Aberdeen, with prior service as city councilman, Macomb County commissioner, and planning commissioner before election to the House and Senate in 2002.

Acknowledges his future pursuits in writing and teaching, including authorship of a book titled "Six" about his grandfather and instruction of incarcerated individuals at Ryan Correctional Facility in Detroit.

Directs transmission of the resolution to Senator Switalski as evidence of the Senate's esteem and best wishes.