August 26, 2010
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today praised Michigan Supreme
Court Justice Elizabeth "Betty" Weaver for her lifelong effort to
protect Michigan's children and young people and her unwavering commitment to
an independent, fair and balanced judicial system. The governor's comments followed
Weaver's announcement that she has resigned from the state's highest court.
Her resignation became effective at 11:00 a.m. today.
"For 36 years, Justice Weaver has served the citizens of Michigan as a
judge and a fighter for fair, common-sense justice," said Granholm. "She
has been a tireless advocate for Michigan's children and families and a strong
proponent of an independent and balanced judiciary."
Granholm also announced the appointment of Judge Alton Thomas
Davis to serve as a justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, filling the vacancy
created by Weaver's resignation. Davis, of Grayling, currently serves on the
4th District Court of Appeals. Prior to being appointed to the Court of Appeals
by Granholm in 2005, Davis served as chief judge of the 46th Circuit Court representing
Crawford, Kalkaska and Otsego counties.
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