MI HR0365

Honors Representative Thomas Albert for his service representing Michigan's Eighty-sixth District in the House of Representatives, covering Kent and Ionia counties.

Recognizes Albert's background including a bachelor's degree in political science and history from the University of Michigan, a master's degree in finance from Michigan State University, and service as a logistics officer in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2007 to 2010, deploying to Iraq in 2009.

Acknowledges Albert's legislative accomplishments including chairing the Appropriations Committee, securing $750 million in funding for municipal pension debt, reforming the Michigan Public School Employees' Retirement System, and advocating for special education funding and amusement ride safety.

Notes his committee service including chair of the Financial Liability Reform Committee and Corrections Subcommittee, membership on Agriculture and Military and Veterans Affairs committees, and service on the House Fiscal Agency Board of Governors.

Directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to Representative Albert as an expression of gratitude and well wishes.