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This resolution pays tribute to Edward "Ed" Vaughn, a former Michigan House of Representatives member who was a significant civil rights activist and community leader in Detroit. Born in Alabama in 1934, Vaughn moved to Michigan, opened a bookstore that became a hub for Black empowerment and civil rights organizing, and served two separate terms in the state legislature (1978-1980 and 1995-2000). During his political career, he served on multiple committees, including the Committee on Constitutional and Civil Rights, and was known for his passionate advocacy for Detroit, including his efforts to prevent state takeover of Detroit Public Schools. The resolution highlights Vaughn's lifelong commitment to social justice, including his work with organizations like the Pan-African Congress-USA, the Congress of Racial Equity, and later the NAACP. After his legislative service, Vaughn returned to Alabama and remained active in civil rights work. The resolution honors his legacy, noting that his bookstore was added to the National Registry of Historic Places in 2023, and expresses condolences to his surviving family, including his wife Wilma and five of his six children. The resolution officially honors Vaughn's memory and directs that copies be sent to his family as a testament to his significant contributions to Michigan and the civil rights movement.

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