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)
In office
January 1, 1971  October 7, 1998
Preceded by George F. Montgomery
Succeeded by Irma Clark-Coleman
Personal details
Born (1934-06-05)June 5, 1934
Detroit
Died October 7, 1998(1998-10-07) (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]

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 laid 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

  1. The Political Graveyard: Hood, Morris, Jr.
  2. 1997–1998 Michigan Manual: Morris Hood, Jr.
  3. Gongwer News Service (Oct. 8, 1998): Capitol Stunned by Death of Morris Hood
  4. House Resolution 384 (1998): A resolution offered as a memorial for Representative Morris Hood, Jr.
  5. 144 Cong. Rec. 151 (1998): Tribute to State Representative Morris Hood, Jr.
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