Morris Hood Jr.
| Morris Hood Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 11th district 21st District (1971–1972) 6th District (1973–1992) | |
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In office January 1, 1971 – October 7, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | George F. Montgomery |
| Succeeded by | Irma Clark-Coleman |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
June 5, 1934 Detroit |
| Died |
October 7, 1998 (aged 64) Detroit |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Wayne State University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
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| Service/branch |
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| Years of service | 1954–1956 |
Morris Hood Jr. was a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing part of Detroit from 1971 until his death in 1998.[1]
Born in Detroit in 1934, Hood served in the United States Army and attended Wayne State University. In 1970, he was elected to the House, and was re-elected 14 times. (His last term was the last he could have served under Michigan's term limits.) While in the House, Hood chaired the Appropriations Committee.[2]
Hood died of a heart attack on October 7, 1998. His body lay in state in the Capitol rotunda, the first legislator to receive the honor.[3]
Hood served as a delegate to four Democratic National Conventions. His son, Morris Hood III, is a member of the Michigan Senate.
He was the primary founder of the King-Chavez-Parks Initiative scholarship program.[4][5]
References
- ↑ The Political Graveyard: Hood, Morris, Jr.
- ↑ 1997–1998 Michigan Manual: Morris Hood, Jr.
- ↑ Gongwer News Service (Oct. 8, 1998): Capitol Stunned by Death of Morris Hood
- ↑ House Resolution 384 (1998): A resolution offered as a memorial for Representative Morris Hood, Jr.
- ↑ 144 Cong. Rec. 151 (1998): Tribute to State Representative Morris Hood, Jr.