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SR-87, As Adopted by Senate, November 12, 2025 SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
MICHIGAN SENATE Senate Resolution No.
87 Senator Anthony offered the following resolution:
87 Offered by Senator Anthony A RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA) WHEREAS, The Michigan State Employees Association (MSEA) was founded on November 21, 1950 by a visionary group of 100 dedicated state employees and their lawyer, Archie C.
A resolution to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Michigan State Employees Association (MSEA).
Whereas, The Michigan State Employees Association (MSEA) was founded on November 21, 1950 by a visionary group of 100 dedicated state employees and their lawyer, Archie C.
and Whereas, These individuals recognized the urgent need for a unified voice to advocate for the rights, dignity, and well-being of public servants across Michigan;
and WHEREAS, These individuals recognized the urgent need for a unified voice to advocate for the rights, dignity, and well-being of public servants across Michigan;
and Whereas, MSEA has grown to represent over 4,000 state of Michigan employees across more than 100 classified job classifications and 16 departments, ranging from law enforcement to skilled trades;
and WHEREAS, MSEA has grown to represent over 4,000 state of Michigan employees across more than 100 classified job classifications and 16 departments, ranging from law enforcement to skilled trades;
and Whereas, Throughout its lengthy history, MSEA has worked with the Michigan Civil Service Commission and the state legislature to MSEA 75th_SR87_AA_1 aun8m1 1 improve retirement benefits, annual and sick leave, and fight for livable wages;
and WHEREAS,Throughout its lengthy history, MSEA has worked with the Michigan Civil Service Commission and the state legislature to improve retirement benefits, annual and sick leave, and fight for livable wages;
and Whereas, Among its pivotal campaigns, the association has led efforts to change public policy for leave of absence instead of resignation for pregnancy, bring in Social Security benefits, adopt unemployment benefits, establish a state-paid retirement system, and secure overtime compensation for all state employees;
and WHEREAS, Among its pivotal campaigns, the association has led efforts to change public policy for leave of absence instead of resignation for pregnancy, bring in Social Security benefits, adopt unemployment benefits, establish a state-paid retirement system, and secure overtime compensation for all state employees;
and Whereas, Members have come together not only to advocate for their interests, but also as a source of solidarity, resilience, and empowerment;
and WHEREAS, Members have come together not only to advocate for their interests, but also as a source of solidarity, resilience, and empowerment;
and Whereas, This unity has fostered a culture of mutual respect and shared purpose among Michigan’s public servants, ensuring their voices are heard in the halls of power;
and WHEREAS, This unity has fostered a culture of mutual respect and shared purpose among Michigan’s public servants, ensuring their voices are heard in the halls of power;
and Whereas, We applaud the Michigan State Employees Association for its enduring legacy of advocacy and service to public employees, and express confidence in its continued commitment to protecting their rights and welfare in the years ahead;
and WHEREAS, We applaud the Michigan State Employees Association for its enduring legacy of advocacy and service to public employees, and express confidence in its continued commitment to protecting their rights and welfare in the years ahead;
now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Michigan State Employees Association (MSEA).
now, therefore, be it RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That the members of this legislative body com- memorate the 75th anniversary of the Michigan State Employees Association (MSEA).
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Adopted by the Senate, November 12, 2025.
Secretary of the Senate
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