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HR 177

A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Floyd Clack, former member of the House of Representatives.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Matt Hall

Ceremonial memorial resolution honors Floyd Clack’s long public service in Flint and Michigan, expresses deepest tribute, and sends copies to his family.

adopted by unanimous standing vote
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Bill Summary · HR 177

Summary — House Resolution 177 (Memorial for Floyd Clack)

Status: Adopted (unanimous standing vote)
Introduced: September 3, 2025
Classification: House resolution (honorary/memorial)
Primary action: Expression of tribute; copies to be transmitted to family

Purpose and intent

HR 177 is a ceremonial resolution offered as a memorial tribute to Floyd Clack, a former member of the Michigan House of Representatives (served 1983–1996). The resolution honors his lifetime of public service, his contributions to education and community development in Flint and Genesee County, and expresses the legislature’s condolences to his family.

Key provisions / content

  • Recites biographical details and accomplishments, including:
    • Born in Trinidad, Texas (1940); education at Texas Southern University, attendance at Thurgood Marshall School of Law, and a master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University.
    • Career as an educator and guidance counselor in Flint Community Schools; founder of the Flint Youth Leadership Institute.
    • Local public service: Flint City Council (created the city’s first official gun amnesty/buyback program), Genesee County Board of Commissioners (chaired Human Services Committee and Equity & Diversity Subcommittee).
    • State service: elected to the Michigan House representing the 80th District (later 48th after redistricting) and served seven terms (1983–1996). Leadership roles included chairing the House Committees on Civil Rights & Women’s Issues and Corrections, vice chair of the House Democratic Black Caucus, and assistant majority floor leader. Participation on numerous other committees and commissions is noted.
    • Community leadership: founder/leader of multiple local programs (Thanksgiving dinner for seniors, youth baseball team, community projects), board memberships, and involvement with organizations such as the Flint NAACP and the Urban League of Flint.
    • Awards and recognitions: e.g., David McMahon Award (Michigan Education Association), Key to the City of Flint, lifetime service awards.
  • Formal resolution language offering the chamber’s “highest tribute” and deepest regret at his passing.
  • Directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Clack family.

Who is affected

  • Primarily ceremonial — it honors Floyd Clack and acknowledges his family, colleagues, constituents in Flint and Genesee County, and community organizations he served. The resolution does not create any legal obligations or policy changes.

Procedural notes / timeline

  • Filed and introduced September 3, 2025; rules suspended and adopted the same day by the House; reported enrolled. The text directs that certified copies be provided to the Clack family.
  • This is an honorary memorial resolution; it carries symbolic recognition but no statutory effect.

Note: The source document included several unrelated resolution texts sharing the same bill number in different contexts. This summary focuses on the adopted House resolution memorializing Floyd Clack.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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