Marvin E. Holmes, Jr.
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Delegate: District 23B
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| In office January 8, 2003 – Present |
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| Preceded by | Joan Breslin Pitkin |
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| Constituency | Prince Georges County |
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| Born | November 27, 1948 Cleveland, Ohio |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Maggie L. Holmes |
| Residence | Upper Marlboro, Maryland |
| Religion | African Methodist Episcopal |
Marvin E. Holmes, Jr. is an American politician wh represents district 23B in the Maryland House of Delegates.
[edit] Background
Delegate Holmes was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 28, 1948. He attended Tuskegee University concentrating in engineering. Holmes served in U.S. Coast Guard from 1970 until 1974 where he earned a unit commendation award and the national defense service medal. He was a member of the presidential honor guard and a search and rescue air crewman.[1]
[edit] In the legislature
A member of House of Delegates since January 8, 2003, Delegate Holmes was appointed Deputy Majority Whip in 2006 by House Speaker Michael Busch. He is a member of the House Environmental Matters Committee, its housing and real property subcommittee and the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland.[2]
[edit] Legislative notes
- voted for Healthy Air Act in 2006 (SB154)[3]
- voted against slots in 2005 (HB1361)[4]
- voted in favor of increasing the sales tax by 20% - Tax Reform Act of 2007(HB2)[5]
- voted in favor of in-state tuition for illegal immigrants in 2007 (HB6)[6]
- sponsored House Bill 30 in 2007, allowing the state to confiscate unused portions of gift certificates after 4 years.House Bill 30
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