house resolution no.228

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

A resolution offered as a memorial for Jack D. Minore, former member of the House of Representatives.

Whereas, The members of this legislative chamber were saddened to learn of the passing of Jack Minore. He was a passionate public servant who worked hard to improve the lives of his constituents of the Forty-ninth District in Flint and Genesee County, along with all Michiganders; and

Whereas, Jack Minore was born in Flint. He attended Mott Community College and earned bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Michigan-Flint and Eastern Michigan University, respectively. He enjoyed a long career as an educator, teaching for over 30 years. Active in the community, he contributed to economic development, recreational, and environmental groups. Prior to joining the Legislature, he served many years on the Flint City Council from 1983 to 1998. He was a lifelong public servant; and

Whereas, First elected in 1998, Jack Minore served six years in the House of Representatives. He was minority vice chair of the Employment Relations, Training and Safety Committee and also sat on the Family and Civil Law, Local Government and Urban Policy, and Tax Policy committees, contributing to numerous legislative discussions. He worked to advance policies involving tax reversion law, park development, retirement matters, and environmental protection, among others. Also a leader, he spent time as the Assistant Democratic Floor Leader; and

Whereas, Jack Minore, a dedicated public servant, fought for what he believed in, while working to build relationships with all of his colleagues in the House and find solutions to problems. He strove to serve in a manner that would make his constituents proud. His example and contributions to this state indeed deserve our highest recognition; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our highest tribute to honor the memory of Jack D. Minore, a member of this legislative body from 1999 to 2004; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Minore family as evidence of our lasting esteem for his memory.