Legislator Details
Irma Clark-Coleman
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Number of sessions served 6
Gender: Female
Age at election: 61
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 4/13/1937
City: rural Georgia
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Country: US
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Marital Information:
husband Rev. Ron D. Coleman, Sr.
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion: God Land Unity Church
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Occupation: stenographer, administrator
Race: African American or Negro or Black
Education:
attended Detroit Public Schools;
BA and MA from Wayne State University in Communications
Biographical Sketch:
Began her career with the Wayne County Road Commission in 1967 as an entry-level stenographer. Advanced to position of Director of Human Relations. Appointed to the Detroit Bd of Education, 1991, serving as its vice president & president from 1996-98. Served on the National Education Commission for over 6 years and was Michigan State Director of the National Foundation for Women Legislators. Member of many organizations. Life Member of the NAACP. Member Trade Union Leadership Council, 14th Congressional District Precinct Delegate, United Way, Detroit Goodfellows Drive (Co-Chair), Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Notable Facts:
Was first in her family to graduate from college.
Served in both chambers.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Colleges, Appropriations Subcommittee on History, Arts and Libraries, Appropriations Subcommittee on K-12, School Aid and Education
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 3
District Description: Cities of Dearborn and River Rouge and parts of the city of Detroit [see map in Manual p.131] in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/7/2006
Date Sworn In: 1/10/2007
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittees on Community Colleges; and History, Arts and Libraries
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Colleges, Appropriations Subcommittee on Federal Stimulus Oversight, Appropriations Subcommittee on History, Arts and Libraries, Appropriations Subcommittee on K-12, School Aid and Education
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City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 3
District Description: Cities of Dearborn and River Rouge and parts of the city of Detroit [see map in Manual p.150] in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/7/2006
Date Sworn In: 1/10/2007
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Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittees on Community Colleges; and History, Arts and Libraries
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Banking and Financial Institutions , Education , Families and Human Services , Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs
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City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 3
District Description: Cities of Dearborn and River Rouge and parts of the city of Detroit [see map in Manual p.129] in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/5/2002
Date Sworn In: 1/8/2003
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Banking and Financial Institutions , Education , Families and Human Services , Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs
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City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 3
District Description: Cities of Dearborn and River Rouge and parts of the city of Detroit [see map in Manual p.129] in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/5/2002
Date Sworn In: 1/8/2003
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End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committees on Education; and Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Education , Insurance and Financial Services
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City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 11
District Description: Part of the city of Detroit [see map in Manual p.202] in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/7/2000
Date Sworn In: 1/10/2001
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Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Elected to the State Senate in 2002.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Education , Insurance and Financial Services, Great Lakes and Tourism
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City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 11
District Description: Part of the city of Detroit [see map in Manual p.203] in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/3/1998
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1999
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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