MI HCR0033

Honors Justice Stephen J. Markman upon his completion of service on the Michigan Supreme Court, recognizing his lifetime of public service to the state's judiciary and legal community.

Acknowledges Markman's extensive background including service as U.S. Assistant Attorney General under President Reagan, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan under President George H.W. Bush, Michigan Court of Appeals judge, and Michigan Supreme Court Justice appointed in 1999 and elected three times by voters.

Highlights his significant judicial contributions including pivotal opinions on criminal sentencing guidelines, federalism, separation of powers, and a landmark decision supporting state constitutional law regarding gubernatorial emergency powers.

Recognizes his influential majority and dissenting opinions that shaped Michigan law on taxation, self-defense rights, child custody, and statute of limitations calculations, with impact extending beyond the judiciary.

Directs transmission of the resolution to Justice Markman as evidence of gratitude and best wishes for his service.