A resolution to recognize the life and impact of Lillie Lester as the first woman and first Black woman to ever serve as a legislative sergeant-at-arms in the United States.
This bill is a resolution that formally honors Lillie Lester, the first woman and first Black woman to serve as a legislative sergeant-at-arms in the United States. It recognizes her significant contributions to the Michigan House of Representatives and her role in the civil rights movement, highlighting her career from a factory worker to a trusted advisor to lawmakers. The resolution acknowledges her legacy by noting her impact on the state legislature and her community, and it directs that copies of the document be sent to her family. This measure serves as an official record of appreciation rather than changing any laws or policies.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
House Passage
Dec 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Dec 11, 2024
Last action Dec 11, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Dec 11, 2024
Lower · Passed
adopted
lower
Dec 11, 2024
Introduced
introduced by Representative Kristian Grant
lower
1 primary · 17 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kristian Grant
DDemocratic
Co
Angela Witwer
DDemocratic
Co
BB
Bob Bezotte
RRepublican
Co
Brenda Carter
DDemocratic
Co
Carrie Rheingans
DDemocratic
Co
Cynthia Neeley
DDemocratic
Co
Donavan McKinney
DDemocratic
Co
Dylan Wegela
DDemocratic
Co
FB
Felicia Brabec
DDemocratic
Co
Helena Scott
DDemocratic
Co
Jason Hoskins
DDemocratic
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