Legislator Details


Raymond W. Hood
AKA:
Number of sessions served 9
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 28

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 1/1/1936
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 3/22/2002
City: Port Charlotte, FL
County: Charlotte County, FL
Country:
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date: 3/31/2002
City: Berkley, MI
County: Oakland County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Roseland Park Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Helen Blackwell; children: Raymond W. Jr. and Roger S.

Number of Children: 2

Background

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

Education:
graduated from Central High School;

Biographical Sketch:
1/1 is actual birth date. Brother of MI Rep. Morris Hood, jr. He was running back, Cal-State Fullerton football team in CA. Aide to Speaker of the House Curtis Hertel in 1993-94 and was a former personnel manager for the state House of Representatives. He retired from politics and public service in 1994. Died of heart failure. Member Harlem Gallery Square exec. Bd & New Detroit Committee of Health.

Notable Facts:
18 years in the state House as a 7th District representative. deputy Dir. of Michigan's Dept of Mental Health 1 year & dir. of licensing & regulation under former Gov. James J. Blanchard for 8 years. Committees: Education; Public Health. Member NAACP. Dem. Mj whip 1969; Asst floor leader 1978.

Sessions Served:

Eighty-First Legislature, 1981-1982
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation, Environment and Recreation, Education , Elections , Public Health
Postions Held: Assistant Majority Floor Leader

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 7
District Description: City of Detroit Tracts 168 (Blocks 101-4, 503-6), 169-74, 175 (Blocks 103-4), 176.01 (Blocks 101-6, 201, 502-6, 601-6), 176.02-3, 176.04 (Blocks 101-7, 201-2, 404-8), 301.01-2, 307.01-2. 606 (Blocks 501-5, 607-1, 701, 703-5), 607-11, 612.01-2 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: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Personnel Officer. Chair of the Committee on Public Health
Eightieth Legislature, 1979-1980
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation, Environment and Recreation, Education , Elections , Public Health
Postions Held: Assistant Majority Floor Leader

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 7
District Description: City of Detroit Tracts 168 (Blocks 101-4, 503-6), 169-74, 175 (Blocks 103-4), 176.01 (Blocks 101-6, 201, 502-6, 601-6), 176.02-3, 176.04 (Blocks 101-7, 201-2, 404-8), 301.01-2, 307.01-2. 606 (Blocks 501-5, 607-1, 701, 703-5), 607-11, 612.01-2 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: Personnel Officer
Seventy-Ninth Legislature, 1977-1978
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation, Environment and Recreation, Elections , Public Health , Labor
Postions Held: Majority Floor Whip

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 7
District Description: City of Detroit Tracts 168 (Blocks 101-4, 503-6), 169-74, 175 (Blocks 103-4), 176.01 (Blocks 101-6, 201, 502-6, 601-6), 176.02-3, 176.04 (Blocks 101-7, 201-2, 404-8), 301.01-2, 307.01-2. 606 (Blocks 501-5, 607-1, 701, 703-5), 607-11, 612.01-2 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: Chair of the Committee on Public Health; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Elections
Seventy-Eighth Legislature, 1975-1976
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation, Environment and Recreation, Elections , Labor , Public Health
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 7
District Description: City of Detroit Tracts 168 (Blocks 101-4, 503-6), 169-74, 175 (Blocks 103-4), 176.01 (Blocks 101-6, 201, 502-6, 601-6), 176.02-3, 176.04 (Blocks 101-7, 201-2, 404-8), 301.01-2, 307.01-2. 606 (Blocks 501-5, 607-1, 701, 703-5), 607-11, 612.01-2 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: Chair: Public Health. Vice-Chair: Elections.
Seventy-Seventh Legislature, 1973-1974
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation and Recreation , Elections , Labor , Public Health
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 7
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: Chair of the Committee on Public Health.; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Labor
Seventy-Sixth Legislature, 1971-1972
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation and Recreation , Elections , Labor , Public Health , Urban Affairs
Postions Held: Majority Whip

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 14
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: Elected Democratic Majority Whip February 1969. Democratic Vice-Chair of the Committee on Labor; Chair of the Committee on Public Health
Seventy-Fifth Legislature, 1969-1970
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation and Recreation , Elections , Labor , Mental Health , Urban Affairs
Postions Held: Majority Whip

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 14
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/5/1968
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1969
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Vice-Chair of the Committees on Elections; and Labor
Seventy-Fourth Legislature, 1967-1968
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Elections , Labor , Mental Health
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 14
District Description: Part of the city of Detroit in Wayne County

Date Elected: 11/8/1966
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1967
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Seventy-Third Legislature, 1965-1966
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Aeronautics, Elections , Labor , Mental Health
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 14
District Description: Part of the city of Detroit in Wayne County

Date Elected: 11/4/1964
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1965
Date Left Office:

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

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

Bibliography:

DetNews 3/27/2002 p.2C; PolGryd; AALM p.36
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