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MI SCR0006
MI SCR0006A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Virgil Clark Smith, former member of the Michigan Senate and Michigan House of Representatives.
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Introduced
10/22/2025
10/22/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
10/22/2025
10/22/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
10/23/2025
10/23/2025
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Virgil Clark Smith, former member of the Michigan Senate and Michigan House of Representatives.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution is a memorial tribute to Virgil Clark Smith, a prominent Michigan public servant who served in the state's House of Representatives from 1977 to 1988 and the state Senate from 1988 to 2000. The resolution highlights Smith's extensive career in public service, noting his achievements as a Detroit native who graduated from Michigan State University and Wayne State University Law School, and became the first African American to serve as Senate Democratic Floor Leader and chief judge of the Wayne County Circuit Court. It details his significant legislative work, including service on numerous committees, his bipartisan efforts to reorganize Detroit Public Schools, and his recognition as Legislator of the Year in 1996. The resolution also emphasizes Smith's community involvement, including roles in various civic organizations, and acknowledges his personal qualities of professionalism, dignity, and commitment to justice. Beyond his professional accomplishments, the resolution mentions his personal life, including his family and hobbies, and ultimately expresses condolences to his loved ones while commemorating his lasting contributions to Michigan's political landscape. The document concludes by resolving to transmit copies of the resolution to the Smith family as a testament to their high regard for his memory.
Sponsors (37)
Winnie Brinks (D)*,
Thomas Albert (R),
Sarah Anthony (D),
Rosemary Bayer (D),
Joe Bellino (R),
Jon Bumstead (R),
Darrin Camilleri (D),
Mary Cavanagh (D),
Stephanie Chang (D),
John Cherry (D),
Kevin Daley (R),
John Damoose (R),
Erika Geiss (D),
Roger Hauck (R),
Kevin Hertel (D),
Michele Hoitenga (R),
Mark Huizenga (R),
Jeff Irwin (D),
Ruth Johnson (R),
Veronica Klinefelt (D),
Dan Lauwers (R),
Jonathan Lindsey (R),
Ed McBroom (R),
Sean McCann (D),
Mallory McMorrow (D),
Jeremy Moss (D),
Aric Nesbitt (R),
Rick Outman (R),
Dayna Polehanki (D),
Jim Runestad (R),
Sylvia Santana (D),
Sue Shink (D),
Sam Singh (D),
Lana Theis (R),
Roger Victory (R),
Michael Webber (R),
Paul Wojno (D),
Last Action
Referred To Secretary For Record (on 10/23/2025)
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