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SCR 8

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2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Helton and 1 co-sponsor

A ceremonial, non-binding Michigan memorial honoring Irma Clark‑Coleman for decades of public service in education and local government, with condolences to her family.

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Summary — SCR 8 (Concurrent Resolution of Tribute for Irma Clark‑Coleman)

Purpose and intent

SCR 8 is a concurrent resolution offered as a memorial tribute to the late Irma Clark‑Coleman, recognizing her decades of public service at the local and state levels in Michigan and expressing the Legislature’s condolences and esteem for her legacy. The resolution records her biography, legislative accomplishments, civic involvement, and asks that copies of the resolution be transmitted to her family.

Key provisions / text highlights

  • Formally honors the life and public service of Irma Clark‑Coleman, citing:
    • Service on the Detroit Board of Education (appointed 1991; president 1996–1998).
    • Election to the Michigan House of Representatives (served 1999–2002) and the Michigan Senate (served 2003–2010).
    • Subsequent election to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners (2010–2025), including leadership roles (chair of the Committee on Public Safety, Judiciary and Homeland Security; Wayne County Community Corrections Advisory Board).
    • Legislative focus on education (efforts to reduce K–3 class sizes, promotion standards, support for scholarships), family services (grandparenting time, guardianship assistance), and other policy work.
    • Civic and community involvement (NAACP life member; Alpha Kappa Alpha; United Way; Detroit Goodfellows; awards including Spirit of Detroit).
  • Expresses that the Legislature offers its “highest tribute” in memory of Clark‑Coleman.
  • Directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Clark‑Coleman family.

Who is affected

  • This is a ceremonial/expressive resolution honoring an individual. It does not create legal rights or impose obligations on state agencies or private parties.
  • Primary audiences: Clark‑Coleman’s family, constituents, colleagues, and the public — it serves to record official legislative recognition of her service.

Procedural status and timeline

  • Introduced: January 22, 2025 (filed in the Senate).
  • Sponsors/authors noted in the resolution text: Senators Winnie Brinks and Aric Nesbitt (introduced/sponsors in the Michigan Senate).
  • Adopted by the Michigan Senate: November 13, 2025 (as adopted by the Senate).
  • House concurrence received: December 2, 2025.
  • Current status on the legislative record: Referred to Secretary for record (final clerical step after concurrence).
  • As a concurrent resolution, it required adoption by both chambers but does not require the governor’s signature.

Fiscal and legal impact

  • No fiscal committee required; the resolution is purely honorary and non‑binding.
  • No changes to statute or administrative practice are made.

Bottom line

SCR 8 is a formal, non‑binding memorial from the Michigan Legislature commemorating Irma Clark‑Coleman’s public service and contributions to education, local government, and community organizations, and transmitting the Legislature’s condolences to her family.

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

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