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MI HR0232

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/17/2022

Primary Sponsor

Jason Wentworth

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Honors the memory of Mary Carney Brown, who served nine consecutive terms in the Michigan House of Representatives from 1977 to 1994
  • Recognizes her legislative achievements including passage of the Married Women's Property Act, enhanced rape sentencing guidelines, and state implementation of the federal Clean Air Act
  • Notes her leadership roles as chair of committees on Insurance, Constitutional Revision and Women's Rights, and Senior Citizens and Retirement, and as chair of the House Democratic Caucus
  • Acknowledges her post-legislative service including appointments to the Natural Resources Commission, mentorship with Girl Scouts, and board roles with non-profit organizations, earning the 2007 Michigan Environmental Council Helen and William Milliken Distinguished Service Award and induction into the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame
  • Directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Brown family

Legislative Description

A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Mary Carney Brown, former member of the Michigan House of Representatives.

Last Action

Adopted By Unanimous Standing Vote

2/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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