MI HR0187

Honors the life and legacy of LaMar Lemmons Jr., who passed away after serving as a Michigan State Representative for the Second District (northern Detroit) from 2004 to 2010

Recognizes his military service in the United States Air Force for four years, including time at Ashiya Air Force Base in Japan

Notes his career path from Ford Motor Company assembly line worker to Eppert Oil Company retiree, and later founder and President of Lemmons Transportation with his son

Highlights his committee service including Commerce; Energy and Technology; Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security; and his membership in the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus

Acknowledges the historic distinction of serving alongside his son, LaMar Lemmons III, from 2005-2006 as one of the few father-son teams to serve simultaneously in the Michigan House