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File #: 09-0156    Version: 1 Name: 2/17 Resolution Honoring John Dingell
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 2/17/2009 In control: City Council
On agenda: 2/17/2009 Final action: 2/17/2009
Enactment date: 2/17/2009 Enactment #: R-09-059
Title: Resolution Congratulating and Honoring Congressman John D. Dingell
Sponsors: Mike Anglin, Sabra Briere, Tony Derezinski, Leigh Greden, John Hieftje, Carsten Hohnke, Stephen Rapundalo, Marcia Higgins, Sandi Smith, Christopher Taylor, Margie Teall
Title
Resolution Congratulating and Honoring Congressman John D. Dingell
Body
Whereas, Congressman John D. Dingell has served the people of southeast Michigan with honor and distinction as a Member of the United States House of Representatives since December 1955;
 
Whereas, Congressman Dingell has played an instrumental role in developing important legislation that has benefited all Americans, including the Clean Air Act of 1990 and the Children's Health Insurance Program;
 
Whereas, Congressman Dingell has delivered unmatched constituent service on behalf of his constituents, including the people of the City of Ann Arbor; and
 
Whereas, On February 11, 2009, Congressman Dingell became the longest serving Member of the United States House of Representatives in the history of the United States;
 
RESOLVED, That the Ann Arbor City Council honors and congratulates Congressman John D. Dingell on being the longest serving member of the United States House of Representatives in the history of the United States; and
 
RESOLVED, That the Ann Arbor City Council looks forward to continuing to work with Congressman Dingell on behalf of the people of the City of Ann Arbor.
 
Submitted by: Mayor John Hietfje, Councilmember Leigh Greden, Councilmember Margie Teall, Councilmember Marcia Higgins, Councilmember Stephen Rapundalo, Councilmember Sabra Briere, Councilmember Sandi Smith, Councilmember Christopher Taylor, Councilmember Carsten Hohnke, Councilmember Tony Derezinski, and Councilmember Mike Anglin
 
Date: February 17, 2009