The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

            House Resolution No. 63.

            A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Carroll C. Newton, former member of the House of Representatives.

            Whereas, It is with great sadness that the members of this legislative body learned of the passing of Carroll C. Newton. For nearly 30 years, he served our state with integrity and dedication, first as the state representative for the people of Barry, Clinton, and Eaton counties and later as the state's chief deputy treasurer. His hard work and commitment to his family, his community, and our state will be long remembered and cherished; and

            Whereas, Born and raised in Barry County, Carroll Newton lived a life of serving others. A farmer by trade, he started his career of public service when he was elected Barry Township Supervisor. As supervisor, he also represented his township on the Barry County Board of Supervisors for 10 years, rising to the position of chairman of that board; and

            Whereas, In 1955, Carroll Newton was elected state representative for the first time. For 10 years, he served in this legislative body, beginning as a member of the Labor, Military and Veterans' Affairs, Public Utilities, and Village Corporations committees. He spent the majority of his tenure as a member of the Ways and Means Committee, serving as chairman of that committee and earning the respect and trust of his colleagues; and

            Whereas, Following his time in the House of Representatives, Carroll Newton briefly served as assistant auditor general to the state. In 1965, he was appointed chief deputy state treasurer, serving under Governor William G. Milliken and Treasurer Allison Green. For the next 16 years, he admirably served the people of Michigan in this capacity until his retirement in 1981; and

            Whereas, Carroll Newton enjoyed a long retirement, remaining active in state and local politics and enjoying the company of family and friends. Upon his passing, we offer our condolences to his family and friends. We hope that they may find comfort in the knowledge that the community as a whole shares in their bereavement, and that the legacy of Carroll Newton’s contributions will long continue to enrich our state; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our highest tribute to honor the memory of Carroll C. Newton, a member of this legislative body from 1955 to 1964; and be it further

            Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Newton family as evidence of our lasting esteem for his memory.