[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 92 (Friday, May 15, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E449]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE MEMORY OF MORRIS HOOD, III

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                           HON. RASHIDA TLAIB

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 15, 2020

  Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of the 
late former-Michigan State Legislator Morris Hood, III, whose life was 
tragically cut short by COVID-19.
  Morris Hood was born and raised in Detroit. His roots ran deep in 
Detroit and Wayne County. Mr. Hood was elected to Michigan's House of 
Representatives, where he served the maximum three terms before he went 
on to be elected to Michigan's State Senate, where he served the 
maximum two terms. He cared deeply for the people he represented and 
prioritized his time connecting with them, whether it was hosting 
meetings about important issues or attending community gatherings. His 
easygoing nature and innate leadership abilities afforded him respect 
from his colleagues on both sides of the aisle. Morris Hood leaves a 
legacy of advocacy for policy initiatives to uplift the communities he 
served. He was a champion for education and remained committed to 
improving our public schools.
  Morris Hood was a true public servant and more than that, a friend. 
Please join me in honoring his legacy.

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