David S. Holmes Jr.
David S. Holmes Jr. (11 August 1914 – 21 May 1994) was a member of both houses of the Michigan Legislature between 1959 and his death in 1994.[2]
David S. Holmes Jr. | |
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| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 4th district | |
| In office March 1974 – May 21, 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Coleman Young |
| Succeeded by | Patricia Holmes[1] |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 21st district Wayne County 11th District (1959-1964) 10th District (1965-1972) | |
| In office 1959 – March 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Charline White |
| Succeeded by | Barbara-Rose Collins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 11, 1914 Covington, Kentucky |
| Died | May 21, 1994 (aged 79) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Avis |
| Alma mater | Virginia State College |
| Occupation | Politician |
A native of Kentucky, Holmes graduated from Virginia State College and studied at the University of Michigan. He was an aide with the UAW/AFL-CIO. Holmes was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives to fill a vacancy caused by the death of Charline White in 1959. When Coleman Young was elected Mayor of Detroit and resigned from the Michigan Senate, Holmes won election to fill the seat and moved from the House to the Senate in March 1974 where he served for two decades until his death. On his passing, his daughter Patricia was elected in November 1994 to fill the seat for the remaining month of session.[3]
Holmes was a delegate to the 1968 and 1988 Democratic National Conventions.[4]
References
- Patricia Holmes was elected in a special election to fill remaining month of David Holmes' term. Jackie Vaughn III elected in 1994 general election for the 4th District.
- "Senate Remembers Holmes as Champion of People". Gongwer News Service. 24 May 1994.
- 1993-1994 Michigan Manual: David S. Holmes, Jr.
- The Political Graveyard: Holmes, David S., Jr.