Reps. Pumford, Accavitti, Acciavatti, Adamini, Anderson, Bieda, Bradstreet, Brandenburg, Brown, Byrum, Caswell, Condino, Dennis, DeRoche, DeRossett, Drolet, Ehardt, Elkins, Emmons, Farhat, Farrah, Gaffney, Garfield, Gieleghem, Gillard, Hager, Hardman, Hopgood, Howell, Huizenga, Hummel, Hune, Jamnick, Koetje, Kooiman, LaJoy, LaSata, Lipsey, McConico, Meyer, Middaugh, Milosch, Minore, Newell, Nitz, Nofs, O'Neil, Paletko, Palmer, Palsrok, Pappageorge, Pastor, Plakas, Richardville, Rivet, Robertson, Rocca, Sak, Shaffer, Sheen, Sheltrown, Shulman, Spade, Stahl, Stakoe, Stallworth, Steil, Stewart, Tabor, Tobocman, Van Regenmorter, Vander Veen, Voorhees, Walker, Waters, Wojno, Woronchak and Zelenko offered the following resolution:

            House Resolution No. 102.

A resolution in memory of Michigan State Police Trooper Kevin Marshall.

            Whereas, It is with deep regret that the members of the Michigan Legislature unite with all the citizens of our Great Lakes State to mourn the tragic death of Kevin Marshall, dedicated Department of Michigan State Police Trooper, devoted husband to Angela and father to Anthony and Danielle.  We extend our sincerest condolences to the family of this loyal law enforcement officer; and

            Whereas, Trooper Marshall’s death in the line of duty reminds us how fragile life can be.  On life’s highway, there is no compass that tells us what direction to take and no road map to guide our decision making.  We face the unforeseen every day in our world of demands and deadlines.  However, Kevin Marshall lived life with purpose and optimism.  He felt strongly that with care and hard work, individual men and women could make a difference; and

            Whereas, The job of a Michigan State Police Trooper is to ensure our streets, schools, homes, and neighborhoods are safe.  The perilous nature of the law enforcement profession exposes its members to potential hazard and harm at any time or place.  Trooper Marshall accepted the risks of his profession and responded to duty with courage and commitment.  He brought energy and enthusiasm to the Newaygo State Police Post and will be deeply missed by his fellow officers. Truly, our state has lost a fine young man; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body offer this resolution as a memorial for Kevin Marshall; and be it further

            Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to his family as a reflection of how deeply the people of Michigan share in their loss.