Bill Text: MI SCR0037 | 2021-2022 | 101st Legislature | Engrossed


Bill Title: A concurrent resolution offered as a memorial for Vincent Gregory, former member of the Michigan House of Representatives and Senate.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2022-12-07 - Referred To Secretary For Record [SCR0037 Detail]

Download: Michigan-2021-SCR0037-Engrossed.html

 

 

senate concurrent resolution no. 37

Senator Shirkey offered the following concurrent resolution:

A concurrent resolution offered as a memorial for Vincent Gregory, former member of the Michigan House of Representatives and Senate.

Whereas, It was with great sorrow that the members of the Michigan Legislature learned about the passing of Vincent Gregory. He will be remembered as a dedicated public servant and leader who was committed to his constituents in Oakland county in the Eleventh and Fourteenth Senate districts, and the Thirty-fifth House District; and

Whereas, Vincent Gregory was born in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from Dundee High School and went on to serve in the Marine Corps in Vietnam, earning the rank of Corporal. After his service in the Marine Corps, Vincent Gregory built a career in law enforcement with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department for 30 years, achieving the ranks of corporal and detective. He was also elected as vice president, and later president, of Wayne County Sheriff’s Local 502 Service Employees International Union, American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. In 1998, Vincent Gregory won a special election for the Oakland County Commissioner of the Twenty-first District and held that position for 10 years. As Commissioner, Vincent Gregory served as the vice chair of the Airport Committee and Democratic Commission Caucus, the minority vice chair of the Finance and Personnel committees, and a member of the committees on General Government, Public Service, Planning and Building, and Parks and Recreation. In 2007, he accomplished a long-time goal to finish his education by completing the Return to Work Program at Madonna University, earning a bachelor’s of science degree in criminal justice; and

Whereas, Vincent Gregory was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2008, where he served one term. During his time in the House, he served as associate whip. Also, he served on the Appropriations Committee, including serving as vice chair of the Higher Education Subcommittee and serving on the subcommittees of Community Health; Human Services; and Investigations, Intergovernmental Affairs and Oversight. Vincent Gregory was then elected to the Senate where he served as vice chair of the committees on Families, Seniors and Human Services; and the Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security, and minority vice chair of the Appropriations Committee and Appropriations subcommittees on Community Health, Department of Human Services, State Police and Military Affairs, Capital Outlay, Corrections, and Oversight. Vincent Gregory was also a member of the Michigan Law Review Commission, the Legislative Retirement Board of Trustees, and the Senate Fiscal Agency Board of Governors. Because of his hard work and dedication to serving others, Vincent Gregory’s colleagues in the Senate Democratic Caucus elected him to serve as assistant minority caucus chair. During his tenure, his extensive experience with law enforcement, local government, and labor issues, as well as his military background, proved to be valuable assets to the Legislature. He dedicated a lifetime of service to the public, and as a member of the Michigan Legislature, worked to advance the concerns of veterans and vulnerable populations around the state. Bipartisan relationships were important to him, and he partnered with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to expand Medicaid, invest in infrastructure improvements, and provide important services to victims of human trafficking. Improving the quality of lives of Michigan’s citizens was his priority. His colleagues remember him as a kind, generous, and dedicated public servant. After retiring from public office, he remained dedicated to the people of Michigan by serving on the Judson Center’s board of directors and assisting, mentoring, and supporting candidates in their pursuit for political office. Vincent Gregory was appointed by the Governor to serve on the State Officers Compensation Commission; and

Whereas, Vincent Gregory is survived by his wife of 44 years, Yvonne, with whom he raised six children in the greater Detroit area. His family described him as a man of great integrity, optimism, strength, generosity, compassion, dedication, and an authentic man of faith; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That we offer this expression of our highest tribute to honor the memory of Vincent Gregory, a member of the House of Representatives from 2009 to 2010 and the Senate from 2011 to 2018; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Gregory family as evidence of our lasting esteem for his memory.

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