Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan SCR13: A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for R. Robert Geake, former member of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Status: Passed both chambers, June 25, 2026
What the bill says
A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for R. Robert Geake, former member of the Senate and House of Representatives.
From the engrossed text, June 24, 2026:
A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for R. Robert Geake, former member of the Senate and House of Representatives. Whereas, The members of the Legislature were greatly saddened to learn of the passing of R. Robert Geake. In his 26 years as a legislator, Robert Geake served the people of northwestern Wayne County with quiet dedication. Recognized as a statesman for his steady approach, thoughtful leadership, and deep intellect, he will long serve as a model of public service in the state of Michigan; and Whereas, R. Robert Geake was born on October 26, 1936, in Detroit and grew up in Ferndale. He pursued higher education at the University of Michigan, earning a bachelorâs degree in special education, a masterâs degree in guidance and counseling, and a doctoral degree in education and psychology. During this time, Robert Geake met Carol Lynne Rens, whom he would marry in 1962. Prior to his service in the Legislature, Robert Geake worked as a coordinator of child development research at the Edison Institute in Dearborn, director of psychology at Plymouth State Home and Training School under the Michigan Department of Mental Health, and an adjunct assistant professor at Madonna College in Livonia, while also maintaining a private practice in educational psychology in Northville. He was elected to the board of trustees …
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
- : REFERRED TO SECRETARY FOR RECORD
- : HOUSE CONCURRENCE RECEIVED
- : returned to Senate
- : adopted by unanimous standing vote
- : received in House
- : ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SENATE AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR NAMED CO-SPONSORS
- : ADOPTED
- : RULES SUSPENDED
- : INTRODUCED BY SENATOR WINNIE BRINKS
Common questions
- What is SCR13?
- SCR13 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for R. Robert Geake, former member of the Senate and House of Representatives.
- What does SCR13 do?
- In its own words: A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for R. Robert Geake, former member of the Senate and House of Representatives.
- What is the status of SCR13?
- Passed both chambers as of June 25, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO SECRETARY FOR RECORD (June 25, 2026).
- Who sponsored SCR13?
- Brinks, Winnie (D, 29), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SCR13?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SCR-0013
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