Bill Text: MI SR0194 | 2017-2018 | 99th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Coleman Young II.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2018-11-28 - Entire Membership Of The Senate And Lieutenant Governor Named Co-sponsors [SR0194 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2017-SR0194-Enrolled.html
SR194, As Adopted by Senate, November 28, 2018
Senator Meekhof offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 194.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Coleman Young II.
Whereas, The members of this legislative chamber gladly extol Senator Coleman Young II for his work in the Senate. He served the Legislature, the First District and its residents in Detroit and surrounding areas in Wayne County, and all of the people of Michigan with passion and dedication; and
Whereas, Coleman Young attended Azusa Pacific University and Wayne State University, studying communications. He was engaged in public policy from a young age, working with the Detroit City Council Research and Analysis Division and later hosting a radio program, "The Young Effect," exploring policy and community issues. He is a member of St. Paul Church of God in Christ and active in his community. Prior to coming to the Senate, he served in the House of Representatives; and
Whereas, Elected to the Senate in 2010 and 2014, Senator Young spent eight years in this chamber. He led as minority vice chair of the Local Government and Elections; Reforms, Restructuring, and Reinventing; Outdoor Recreation and Tourism; and Local Government committees. His vast committee work also included membership on the Education, Energy and Technology, Banking and Financial Institutions, and Insurance committees, along with the Appropriations Committee and several appropriations subcommittees. He also served as Assistant Minority Caucus Chair and Assistant Minority Floor Leader in the Senate. Though active in many policy areas, he was a champion for improving the lives of workers and families; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Coleman Young II for his notable contributions to this legislative body and to our state; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Senator Young as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.
