| Morris Hood Jr. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives | 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 | United States | ||
| Service/branch |  United States Army
| ||
| 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]
Early life[]
Born in Detroit in 1934, Hood served in the United States Army and attended Wayne State University.
Career[]
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 served as a delegate to four Democratic National Conventions.
He was the primary founder of the King-Chavez-Parks Initiative scholarship program.[3][4]
Death[]
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.[5]
Family[]
His son, Morris Hood III, is a member of the Michigan Senate.
References[]
- ↑ The Political Graveyard: Hood, Morris, Jr.
- ↑ 1997–1998 Michigan Manual: Morris Hood, Jr.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Gongwer News Service (Oct. 8, 1998): Capitol Stunned by Death of Morris Hood
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