A RESOLUTION HONORING MAURA D. CORRIGAN

A resolution to commend and thank the Honorable Maura D. Corrigan for her service to the Michigan Law Revision Commission.

Whereas, With her recent election to the Michigan Supreme Court, Maura D. Corrigan is adding another chapter to her distinguished volume of public service in the law. It is most appropriate to express our gratitude for the outstanding contributions she made during her seven years with the Michigan Law Revision Commission; and

Whereas, Maura Corrigan has devoted herself to jurisprudence in a wide variety of demanding responsibilities. A graduate of Marygrove College and the University of Detroit Law School, she has garnered experience in private practice, as an assistant Wayne County prosecutor, and as the chief assistant United States Attorney, the first woman ever to hold that post. In 1992, she began her work on the bench as a member of the Michigan Court of Appeals, which she came to head as the Chief Judge in 1997; and

Whereas, With her wide-ranging legal background, including authorship of scholarly articles, Maura Corrigan has been an important leader with the Michigan Law Revision Commission. Her judicial perspective, as well as her understanding of the relationship between state and federal law, has helped in the development of recommendations to bring needed change to Michigan law. Indeed, with this public body, she has articulated judicial concerns and raised issues that are vital to the quality of justice at all levels in Michigan; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the membership of the Michigan Law Revision Commission, That we extend this expression of our gratitude to Maura D. Corrigan for her exemplary work with this body. We commend her for her commitment to the law and our state and look forward to her continued contributions as a member of the Michigan Supreme Court.

A RESOLUTION HONORING REPRESENTATIVE MICHAEL E. NYE

A resolution to commend and thank the Honorable Michael E. Nye for his service to the Michigan Law Revision Commission.

Whereas, With his retirement from his responsibilities with the Michigan House of Representatives, Michael Nye is bringing to a close a tenure of great effectiveness in shaping laws and public policies for our people. His talents and energies in the field of law have been notable in his duties as a member of the Michigan Law Revision Commission throughout his eight years of outstanding service; and

Whereas, First elected to the House in 1982, Michael Nye brought with him to Lansing invaluable experiences as an attorney, farmer, veteran, and member of community and agriculture groups. His perspective has been shaped not only by his studies at Purdue University and the Detroit College of Law, but also by the insights he gained in learning how state government policies impact virtually all citizens and businesses; and

Whereas, Highlights of Representative Nye's distinguished lawmaking career include his chairmanship and overall leadership with the House Judiciary Committee, his major contributions to the effort to reshape school financing in this state, and service on both the Sentencing Guidelines Commission and the Trial Court Assessment Commission. With this wealth of knowledge, he has been a valuable member of the Michigan Law Revision Commission. His perspective as a lawmaker has been particularly helpful in developing meaningful recommendations; now, therefore be it

Resolved by the membership of the Michigan Law Revision Commission, That we salute Representative Michael E. Nye as he completes his service to the commission and to the Michigan Legislature. We offer our best wishes and trust that his work with the law will continue to strengthen Michigan in the years to come.

A RESOLUTION HONORING REPRESENTATIVE TED WALLACE

A resolution to commend and thank the Honorable Ted Wallace for his service to the Michigan Law Revision Commission.

Whereas, Over the past several years, during an era of significant change in how our state addresses key components of our judicial system, Ted Wallace has rendered exemplary service through his experience and his insights. In addition to his strong leadership within the House of Representatives, including his work as the chair of the House Judiciary Committee, this distinguished gentleman has served the Michigan Law Revision Commission with effectiveness and vision; and

Whereas, A graduate of Wright State University and the University of Michigan Law School, Ted Wallace is a veteran of service with the Navy during the Vietnam War. First elected to the House of Representatives in 1988, he has been a key participant in debates on many central aspects of the law. He has been especially committed to the protection of individual rights and has been very active through his membership on the landmark Michigan Sentencing Guidelines Commission; and

Whereas, Ted Wallace has served the Michigan Law Revision Commission since 1993. During his tenure, his knowledge of the legislative process has blended well with his understanding of how the law impacts the lives of people far removed from debate in Lansing and has made him a valued contributor to the commission's work; now therefore, be it

Resolved by the membership of the Michigan Law Revision Commission, That we offer this expression of our thanks and respect to Representative Ted Wallace for the dedication he has brought to his work as a lawmaker and as a member of this public body. We are confident that his sense of commitment and justice will long serve our state well.