Legislator Details


Morris W. Hood Jr.
AKA:
Number of sessions served 14
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 36

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 6/5/1934
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 10/7/1998
City:
County:
Country:
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 10/14/1998
City: Berkley, MI
County: Oakland County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Roseland Park Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Beverly, she died in 1983; children: Denise (Peterson) and Morris III

Number of Children: 2

Background

Religion: Catholic
Military Service:
Occupation: laborer
Race: African American or Negro or Black

Education:
earned his GED; attended Wayne State University

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Morris W. Hood, sr. Served as a project supervisor for the Wayne County Drain Commission. Lifetime member NAACP.Michigan Dem. Black Caucus, Economic Club, Trade Union Leadership Council, Urban Alliance, Detroit Urban League.

Notable Facts:
Served in both chambers. 1st African American House Appropriations Comm. chair. Chairman Michigan State Black Caucus. Lay in state in the Capitol rotunda 10/13/1998. Brother of MI Rep. Raymond W. Hood; father of Sen. Morris Hood III

Sessions Served:

Eighty-Ninth Legislature, 1997-1998
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Consumer & Industry Services /Regulatory, Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education, Appropriations Subcommittee on Joint Capital Outlay
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 11
District Description: Part of the city of Detroit [see map in Manual p.232] in Wayne County

Date Elected: 11/5/1996
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1997
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: Died
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: This would have been his last term, due to term limits. He also served as a member of the House Fiscal Agency Governing Board.
Eighty-Eighth Legislature, 1995-1996
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 11
District Description: Part of the city of Detroit [see map in Manual p.234] in Wayne County

Date Elected: 11/8/1994
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1995
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Vice-Chair of the Committee on Appropriations
Eighty-Seventh Legislature, 1993-1994
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 11
District Description: City of Detroit pt-tracts 5342-5344, 5347, 5350-5352, 5355, 5356, 5357, 5365, 5366, 5370-5372, 5377, 5378 and 5454-5458 in Wayne County

Date Elected: 11/3/1992
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1993
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Eighty-Sixth Legislature, 1991-1992
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 6
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/6/1990
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1991
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Special Administrator to Speaker-Personnel.
Eighty-Fifth Legislature, 1989-1990
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 6
District Description: City of Detroit pt.--tracts 5641, 5343-5355, 5452-5456 (That part of Detroit which lies within a line beginning at Southfield and Plymouth, east on Plymouth to Greenfield, north to Jeffries Freeway, east to Meyers, south to Grand River, southeast to Jeffries Freeway, north to Fullerton,east to Livernois, south to Tireman, west on Tireman and along Detroit City limits to Southfield, north on Southfield to Plymouth the point of beginning) in Wayne County

Date Elected: 11/8/1988
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1989
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Eighty-Fourth Legislature, 1987-1988
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 6
District Description: City of Detroit pt.--tracts 5641, 5343-5355, 5452-5456 (That part of Detroit which lies within a line beginning at Southfield and Plymouth, east on Plymouth to Greenfield, north to Jeffries Freeway, east to Meyers, south to Grand River, southeast to Jeffries Freeway, north to Fullerton,east to Livernois, south to Tireman, west on Tireman and along Detroit City limits to Southfield, north on Southfield to Plymouth the point of beginning) in Wayne County

Date Elected: 11/4/1986
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1987
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Eighty-Third Legislature, 1985-1986.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 6
District Description: City of Detroit pt.--tracts 5341, 5343-5355, 5452-5456 (That part of Detroit which lies within a line beginning at Southfield and Plymouth, east on Plymouth to Greenfield, north to Jeffries Freeway, east to Meyers, south to Grand River, southeast to Jeffries Freeway, north to Fullerton,east to Livernois, south to Tireman, west on Tireman and along Detroit City limits to Southfield, north on Southfield to Plymouth the point of beginning) in Wayne County

Date Elected: 11/6/1984
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1985
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Eighty-Second Legislature, 1983-1984
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 6
District Description: City of Detroit pt. tracts 5341, 5343-5355, 5452-5456 (That part of Detroit which lies within a line beginning at Southfield and Plymouth, east on Plymouth to Greenfield, north to Jeffries Freeway, east to Meyers, south to Grand River, southeast to Jeffries Freeway, north to Fullerton,east to Livernois, south to Tireman, west on Tireman and along Detroit City limits to Southfield, north on Southfield to Plymouth the point of beginning) in Wayne County

Date Elected: 11/2/1982
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1983
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Eighty-First Legislature, 1981-1982
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 6
District Description: City of Detroit tracts 106, 107 (Less: Block 402), 108(Blocks 101-2, 104, 205-9, 302-11), 109-13, 114 (Blocks 101, 403, 406-9, 501-7), 117 (Blocks 101, 106-7), 118 (Blocks 103-4), 159 (Blocks 102-6, 201, 306, 401), 161 (Blocks 303-6, 401-7), 201-2, 203.01-2, 204.01-2, 205.01-2, 206 (Less: Blocks 101, 104-7, 601-8), 207.01 (Less: Blocks 101-8, 201, 204-5, 208-9, 307-10, 401-9), 207.02, 208, 209 (Blocks 106-7, 201-2, 303), 210-2, 357.01 (Blocks 101, 105-6), 357.03 (Less: Blocks 203, 205-8, 301-8, 401-3, 405-6, 408), 358.01 (Less: Blocks 207-10, 301-8, 401-4, 407-8, 501-8, 601-6, 608), 358.02 (Blocks 206-10) in Wayne County

Date Elected: 11/4/1980
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1981
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Eightieth Legislature, 1979-1980
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 6
District Description: City of Detroit tracts 106, 107 (Less: Block 402), 108(Blocks 101-2, 104, 205-9, 302-11), 109-13, 114 (Blocks 101, 403, 406-9, 501-7), 117 (Blocks 101, 106-7), 118 (Blocks 103-4), 159 (Blocks 102-6, 201, 306, 401), 161 (Blocks 303-6, 401-7), 201-2, 203.01-2, 204.01-2, 205.01-2, 206 (Less: Blocks 101, 104-7, 601-8), 207.01 (Less: Blocks 101-8, 201, 204-5, 208-9, 307-10, 401-9), 207.02, 208, 209 (Blocks 106-7, 201-2, 303), 210-2, 357.01 (Blocks 101, 105-6), 357.03 (Less:Blocks 203, 205-8, 301-8, 401-3, 405-6, 408), 358.01 (Less: Blocks 207-10, 301-8, 401-4, 407-8, 501-8, 601-6, 608), 358.02 (Blocks 206-10) in Wayne County

Date Elected: 11/7/1978
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1979
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Seventy-Ninth Legislature, 1977-1978
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 6
District Description: City of Detroit tracts 106, 107 (Less: Block 402), 108(Blocks 101-2, 104, 205-9, 302-11), 109-13, 114 (Blocks 101, 403, 406-9, 501-7), 117 (Blocks 101, 106-7), 118 (Blocks 103-4), 159 (Blocks 102-6, 201, 306, 401), 161 (Blocks 303-6, 401-7), 201-2, 203.01-2, 204.01-2, 205.01-2, 206 (Less: Blocks 101, 104-7, 601-8), 207.01 (Less: Blocks 101-8, 201, 204-5, 208-9, 307-10, 401-9), 207.02, 208, 209 (Blocks 106-7, 201-2, 303), 210-2, 357.01 (Blocks 101, 105-6), 357.03 (Less:Blocks 203, 205-8, 301-8, 401-3, 405-6, 408), 358.01 (Less: Blocks 207-10, 301-8, 401-4, 407-8, 501-8, 601-6, 608), 358.02 (Blocks 206-10) in Wayne County

Date Elected: 11/2/1976
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1977
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Seventy-Eighth Legislature, 1975-1976
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 6
District Description: City of Detroit tracts 106, 107 (Less: Block 402), 108 (Blocks 101-2, 104, 205-9, 302-11), 109-13, 114 (Blocks 101, 403, 406-9, 501-7), 117 (Blocks 101, 106-7), 118 (Blocks 103-4), 159 (Blocks 102-6, 201, 306, 401), 161 (Blocks 303-6, 401-7), 201-2, 203.01-2, 204.01-2, 205.01-2, 206 (Less: Blocks 101, 104-7, 601-8), 207.01 (Less: Blocks 101-8, 201, 204-5, 208-9, 307-10, 401-9), 207.02, 208, 209 (Blocks 106-7, 201-2, 303), 210-2, 357.01 (Blocks 101, 105-6), 357.03 (Less: Blocks 203, 205-8, 301-8, 401-3, 405-6, 408), 358.01 (Less: Blocks 207-10, 301-8, 401-4, 407-8, 501-8, 601-6, 608), 358.02 (Blocks 206-10) in Wayne County

Date Elected: 11/5/1974
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1975
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Seventy-Seventh Legislature, 1973-1974
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: City Corporations , Constitutional Revision & Women's Rights, Insurance , Liquor Control , Public Health
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 6
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/7/1972
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1973
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Vice-Chair: Liquor Control; Constitutional Revision and Women's Rights.
Seventy-Sixth Legislature, 1971-1972
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Drainage , Insurance , Mental Health , Public Health , Youth and Student Participation
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 21
District Description: County of Wayne (part).

Date Elected: 11/3/1970
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1971
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Drainage

Bibliography:

AALM p.36; PolGryd; WWMW26th; DFP 1/13/1998 p.1B; DFP 10/15/1998 p.3B zone; DFP 10/27/1998 p.8A;
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