Michigan SCR8: A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Irma Clark-Coleman, former member of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

What the bill says

A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Irma Clark-Coleman, former member of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

From the engrossed text, November 13, 2025:

A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Irma Clark-Coleman, former member of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Whereas, It is with great admiration for her lifelong dedication to public service that we pause to mark the passing of Irma Clark-Coleman. The members of the Michigan Legislature were shocked and deeply saddened by the loss of such a dedicated, driven individual, who represented the people of Detroit at the state and local levels for decades. She will be remembered for her vibrant spirit and her steadfast belief in the power of public servants to make the world a better place; and Whereas, Irma Clark-Coleman was born in rural Georgia but moved to Michigan at a young age, attending Pershing High School in Detroit and earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in communications from Wayne State University. She was the first person in her family to graduate from college. In 1967, she began her career in Wayne County government, starting as an entry-level stenographer and rising to become the Director of Human Relations. She also served as Assistant Director of Public Information for the Road Commission, Media Relations Manager for former Wayne County Executive William Lucas, and Press Secretary to County Executive Edward H. McNamara. In 1991, she was appointed to the Detroit Board of Education, where she …

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Sponsors

• Brinks, Winnie (D, 29) · primary sponsor
• Nesbitt, Aric (R, 20)
• Albert, Thomas (R, 18)
• Anthony, Sarah (D, 21)
• Bayer, Rosemary (D, 13)
• Bellino, Joseph (R, 16)
• Bumstead, Jon (R, 32)
• Camilleri, Darrin (D, 4)
• Cavanagh, Mary (D, 6)
• Chang, Stephanie (D, 3)
• Cherry, John (D, 27)
• Daley, Kevin (R, 26)

Latest actions

1. December 2, 2025: REFERRED TO SECRETARY FOR RECORD
2. December 2, 2025: HOUSE CONCURRENCE RECEIVED
3. November 13, 2025: returned to Senate
4. November 13, 2025: adopted by unanimous standing vote
5. November 13, 2025: received in House
6. November 13, 2025: ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SENATE AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR NAMED CO-SPONSORS
7. November 13, 2025: ADOPTED
8. November 13, 2025: RULES SUSPENDED
9. November 13, 2025: INTRODUCED BY SENATOR WINNIE BRINKS

Common questions

What is SCR8?

SCR8 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Irma Clark-Coleman, former member of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

What does SCR8 do?

In its own words: A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Irma Clark-Coleman, former member of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

What is the status of SCR8?

Passed both chambers as of December 2, 2025. Latest action: REFERRED TO SECRETARY FOR RECORD (December 2, 2025).

Who sponsored SCR8?

Brinks, Winnie (D, 29), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SCR8?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SCR-0008