Legislator Details


David S. Holmes Jr.
AKA:
Number of sessions served 17
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 46

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 8/11/1914
City: Covington, KY
County: Kenton County, KY
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 5/21/1994
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Trinity Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Avis Greene; children Patricia Ann; stepchildren: Andrew, Andrea and Patty Burnette

Number of Children: 1

Background

Religion: Methodist (A.M.E.)
Military Service:
Occupation: social worker, autoworker, union aide
Race: African American or Negro or Black

Education:
BS, Virginia State College; graduate study at University of Michigan

Biographical Sketch:
Raised in Springfield, OH; Worked for Chevrolet Gear and Axle; UAW official with Local 235. Member of the Masons; Alpha Phi Alpha and Life member of NAACP. Member, Allen Temple A. M. E. Church

Notable Facts:
1st African American Majority Caucus chair. Interested in health care, employment and civil rights. Died in office. His daughter, Patricia was in the state senate in 1994.

Sessions Served:

Eighty-Sixth Legislature, 1991-1992
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, Appropriations Subcommittee on Regulatory
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 4
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:

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Vice Chair: Appropriations. Vice Chair of Appropriations Subcommittees, Capital Outlay; General Government; Regulatory.
Eighty-Seventh Legislature, 1993-1994
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, Appropriations Subcommittee on Regulatory
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 4
District Description: Detroit (pt. tracts 5111-5117, 5170-5183, 5188, 5201-5224, 5231-5248, 5251-5266, 5322-5337 in Wayne County

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

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Died May 20, 1994; succeeded by Patricia Holmes effective Nov.29,1994
Eighty-Fifth Legislature, 1989-1990
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Budget and Oversight, Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, Appropriations Subcommittee on Regulatory
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 4
District Description: Detroit (pt. tracts 5111-5117, 5170-5183, 5188, 5201-5224, 5231-5248, 5251-5266, 5322-5337 [that part of Detroit which lies within a line beginning at Riopelle and Detroit River, west along the Detroit River to Detroit City limits, continue along Detroit City limits to Tireman, east to Livernois, north to Jefferies Freeway, southwest to Joy Rd., east to Linwood, south to Clairmount, east to Lodge Freeway, north to southwest corner of Highland Park City limits, east along Highland Park City limits to Hamtramck City limits, south and east along Hamtramck City limits to Jos. Campau, South to E. Grand Blvd., east and south to Ford Freeway, west to Chene, south to Gratiot, southwest to CN Railroad, south to E. Jefferson, west to Rivard, south to Atwater, east to Riopelle, south on Riopelle to Detroit River 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: Married
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Appropriations
Eighty-Fourth Legislature, 1987-1988
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Budget and Oversight, Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, Appropriations Subcommittee on Regulatory
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 4
District Description: Detroit (pt. tracts 5111-5117, 5170-5183, 5188, 5201-5224, 5231-5248, 5251-5266, 5322-5337 [that part of Detroit which lies within a line beginning at Riopelle and Detroit River, west along the Detroit River to Detroit City limits, continue along Detroit City limits to Tireman, east to Livernois, north to Jefferies Freeway, southwest to Joy Rd., east to Linwood, south to Clairmount, east to Lodge Freeway, north to southwest corner of Highland Park City limits, east along Highland Park City limits to Hamtramck City limits, south and east along Hamtramck City limits to Jos. Campau, South to E. Grand Blvd., east and south to Ford Freeway, west to Chene, south to Gratiot, southwest to CN Railroad, south to E. Jefferson, west to Rivard, south to Atwater, east to Riopelle, south on Riopelle to Detroit River 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: Married
Notes: Min. Vice Chair of the Committee on Appropriations; Member of the Appropriations Subcommittees on: Budget and Oversight; Capital Outlay; General Government; and Regulatory.
Eighty-Second Legislature, 1983-1984
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations & Retirement, Labor
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 4
District Description:

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

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Vice-Chair of the Committee on Appropriations & Retirement
Eighty-Third Legislature, 1985-1986.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations & Retirement
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 4
District Description: Part of the city of Detroit [see detail in Manual p.388]

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: Married
Notes:
Eightieth Legislature, 1979-1980
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, Appropriations Subcommittee on Highways, Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Health, Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay, Democratic Caucus
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 4
District Description:

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

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Appropriations sub-committee on Public Health; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Dem Caucus; Vice-Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittees on General Government; and Highways
Eighty-First Legislature, 1981-1982
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, Appropriations Subcommittee on Highways, Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Health, Democratic Caucus, Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 4
District Description: City of Detroit tracts 1-10, 20,24, 25, 27 (blocks 101-405), 28-42, 43 (blocks 105-506), 51 (blocks 101-207, 210, 211, 303, 305-308), 64 (blocks 101-106), 66-68, 501-545, 548 (blocks 206, 208, 209), 549, 550 (blocks 205-502), 560 (blocks 101, 102, 105-209, 301-308), 561 (block 305), 567-569, 570 (blocks 101-402, 502, 503, 505, 507), 663, 665, 758-765, 793-796 and 797 (block 106)

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: Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Health; Vice-Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittees on General Government & Retirement; and Highways & Transportation; Vice-Chair of the Democratic Caucus
Seventy-Ninth Legislature, 1977-1978
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Joint Committee on Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on Mental Health, Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Health, Appropriations Subcommittee on State Police and Military Affairs
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 4
District Description: City of Detroit tracts 1-10, 20,24, 25, 27 (blocks 101-405), 28-42, 43 (blocks 105-506), 51 (blocks 101-207, 210, 211, 303, 305-308), 64 (blocks 101-106), 66-68, 501-545, 548 (blocks 206, 208, 209), 549, 550 (blocks 205-502), 560 (blocks 101, 102, 105-209, 301-308), 561 (block 305), 567-569, 570 (blocks 101-402, 502, 503, 505, 507), 663, 665, 758-765, 793-796 and 797 (block 106)

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 Appropriations Subcommittees on Public Health; and State Police. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Mental Health; and the Democratic Caucus
Seventy-Eighth Legislature, 1975-1976
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Health, Appropriations Subcommittee on State Police
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 4
District Description: Part of the city of Detroit [see tract detail in Manual p.454] in Wayne County

Date Elected: 3/19/1974
Date Sworn In: 3/26/1974
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittees on Public Health; and State Police; Vice-Chair of the Democratic Caucus.
Seventy-Seventh Legislature, 1973-1974
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Civil Rights , Conservation and Recreation , Social Services and Corrections , State Affairs
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 21
District Description: Assistant Caucus Chairman. Chair: Social Services and Corrections.

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

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Elected to the Senate 3/19/1974 to replace Coleman A. Young. Gave a farewell speech to the House on 3/26/1974
Seventy-Sixth Legislature, 1971-1972
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Civil Rights , Conservation and Recreation , Social Services and Corrections , State Affairs , Urban Affairs
Postions Held: Assistant Majority Caucus Chairman

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 10
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: Democratic Vice-Chair of the Committee on Civil Rights; Chair of the Committee on Social Services and Corrections
Seventy-Fifth Legislature, 1969-1970
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Civil Rights , Conservation and Recreation , State Affairs , Urban Affairs , Youth
Postions Held: Assistant Majority Caucus Chairman

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 10
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: Chair of the Committee on Youth
Seventy-Fourth Legislature, 1967-1968
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: City Corporations , Civil Rights , Youth
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 10
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: Civil Rights , Federal Relations , Social Aid and Welfare, State Affairs , Youth
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 10
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 Youth; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Federal Relations
Seventy-Second Legislature, 1963-1964
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: City Corporations , Horticulture , Juvenile Corrections, Social Aid and Welfare
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 11
District Description: City of Detroit wards 3 and 5 and all that part of ward 1 lying south of the city of Highland Park

Date Elected: 11/6/1962
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1963
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Seventy-First Legislature, 1961-1962
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Horticulture , Juvenile Corrections, Social Aid and Welfare
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 11
District Description: City of Detroit wards 3, 5 and all that part of ward 1 lying south of the city of Highland Park

Date Elected: 11/8/1960
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1961
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

DetNews, 5/22/1994, p.1A and 15A; Manual 1987 p.130; PolGryd; 1974 HJ p.1190 HR 317; 1974 HJ p.3263-64 HR 491; 1988 Michigan Legislative Handbook p.16; Manual 1963, p. 187;
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