In Honor of the Memory of Morris "Mo" Hood III

Topics:  Morris Hood III

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell
Congressional Record: 116th Congress
Extensions of Remarks
1 June 2020

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the 
esteemed life of a dear friend, Morris ``Mo'' Hood III. Mo will forever 
be remembered for his tremendous impact on our community, and he will 
be deeply missed.
  Morris Hood embodied every characteristic of a passionate public 
servant. Following in the footsteps of both his father and grandfather, 
Mo was an active politician who dutifully and thoughtfully served 
Detroit. He was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 
2003 and later was elected to the Michigan Senate, where he served as 
Michigan Senate Minority Leader until 2018. In his 15 years in the 
State Legislature, Mo touched the lives of countless Michiganders and 
never stopped working to improve the community and better the state.
  Morris Hood will be remembered as a kind, humble, and dedicated 
community leader. He was a proud Detroiter who never forgot his roots 
and always fought for those he represented--even before his political 
career began. Prior to his election to the State Legislature, Mo worked 
on the assembly line in the Dearborn Engine Plant and served as an 
alternate committeeman. In this capacity, Mo worked tirelessly to 
support his fellow workers and ensure their rights were being 
protected. After running for public office, Mo never lost this passion 
and continued being a tenacious advocate for working people statewide.
  Beyond his political impact, Morris Hood's legacy is one of 
compassion, warmth, and charisma. He brought people together and was a 
rock and voice of reason in turbulent times. He focused on the things 
that united us and refused to dwell on negativity or divisiveness. He 
always could be counted on to act with integrity, and encouraged all to 
be thankful, cherish life's blessings, and take advantage of every 
single day. Mo's passing represents a loss to the entire Michigan 
community, but his memory will undoubtably endure through the countless 
lives he touched.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the legacy 
of Morris Hood III. He was a pillar of Michigan, and we will forever 
remember his remarkable life, work, and community impact. May he rest 
in eternal peace.