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2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jamie Barton and 22 co-sponsors

H.R. 157 memorializes Thomas Leo Brown, expressing condolences for his service as a Michigan legislator and judge, and directs copies of the resolution to his family.

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Bill Summary · HR 157

Summary — House Resolution (H.R.) 157: Tribute / Memorial for Thomas Leo Brown

Overview

House Resolution No. 157 is a commemorative resolution adopted by the House of Representatives as a tribute and memorial to Thomas Leo Brown, a former member of the Michigan House and longtime Ingham County jurist. The resolution honors his public service, recounts his biography and career, and directs copies of the resolution be transmitted to his family. The resolution was adopted by the House (adopted by unanimous standing vote) and is classified as a House resolution (non‑binding, honorary).

Purpose and intent

  • To express the sorrow of the House on the passing of Thomas Leo Brown.
  • To recognize and memorialize his public service as a legislator, judge, and community member.
  • To record and transmit the Legislature’s condolences and a copy of the resolution to his surviving family.

Key provisions / content

  • Formal statement of condolence and tribute to Thomas Leo Brown.
  • Biographical summary included in the preamble:
    • Born in 1931 in Hillsdale, Michigan; raised in Leslie, Michigan.
    • Graduated Leslie High School (1949); served in the U.S. Navy (until 1952).
    • Attended Jackson Junior College; Michigan State University graduate (1957).
    • University of Detroit Law School graduate (1961) — member of first night‑school class.
    • Early career: assistant prosecutor in Ingham County; private legal practice.
    • Elected to the Michigan House (Fifty‑seventh District), serving two consecutive terms (member from 1967–1970); served as Vice Chair of the Judiciary Committee and on several other committees.
    • Appointed Probate and Juvenile Judge (1971); elected Circuit Court Judge, Thirtieth Circuit (Ingham County) and served on the bench for over 30 years until mandatory retirement in 2004.
    • Leadership roles: President, Michigan Judges Association (1990); Secretary, State Bar of Michigan’s Judicial Conference.
  • Personal and family details: survived by his second wife, six children (José, Suzanne, Catherine, Ramón, María, Tomás), a stepdaughter (Stacey), 18 grandchildren and five great‑grandchildren; preceded in death by first wife María Mercedes “Mercha.”
  • Directive that copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Brown family.

Who is affected

  • Primarily honorary — the Brown family, colleagues, constituents, and public record. There are no regulatory, budgetary, or programmatic effects.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Introduced and processed in 2025 with multiple entries in the legislative record:
    • Introduced: January 3, 2025 (and later procedural filings through 2025).
    • Readings/adoptions and enrollments occurred across February–May 2025 (including readings, enrollment, and presentation to the Secretary of State).
    • Final adoption recorded as: September 3, 2025 — rules suspended and adopted by unanimous standing vote; reported enrolled.
  • Classification: resolution (honorary).

Sponsors and related measures

  • Sponsors listed in the provided record: Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Tyler Paul Smith, Martin Momtahan, Trey Kelley, Joseph Gullett, Kimberly New, Jehan Gordon‑Booth, Troy Hebert (as provided).
  • Related bill noted: HCR 162 (companion).

Notes

  • The supplied document package included multiple unrelated legislative texts from other jurisdictions (separate resolutions and draft language). The operative adopted text for H.R. 157 in the House record is the Michigan House Resolution memorializing Thomas Leo Brown. This summary reflects that memorial resolution and its procedural status.

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

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