Michigan SCR16: A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for John Pappageorge, former member of the Michigan Senate and Michigan House of Representatives.

What the bill says

A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for John Pappageorge, former member of the Michigan Senate and Michigan House of Representatives.

From the engrossed text, October 14, 2026:

A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for John Pappageorge, former member of the Michigan Senate and Michigan House of Representatives. Whereas, It was with great sorrow that the members of the Legislature learned about the passing of John Pappageorge. He will be remembered as a dedicated public servant by his constituents in the Detroit area and the people of our great state; and Whereas, Born July 19, 1931, and raised in Detroit, John Pappageorge entered military service shortly after graduating from high school. He received an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering in 1954. John Pappageorge continued his education at the University of Maryland, where he obtained a master’s degree in government and politics in 1971, and attended the United States Army War College in 1973; and Whereas, During his time in the United States Army, John Pappageorge served as a member of the Secretary of State’s Policy Planning Council and as the Special Assistant to General Alexander Haig, who at the time was with the United States European Command. He also conducted shuttle diplomacy between Greece and Turkey, which resulted in Greek forces returning to NATO’s integrated military structure. John Pappageorge’s 30 years of active military service, which included two tours in Vietnam, were …

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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. October 14, 2026: ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SENATE AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR NAMED CO-SPONSORS
2. October 14, 2026: ADOPTED
3. October 14, 2026: RULES SUSPENDED
4. October 14, 2026: INTRODUCED BY SENATOR WINNIE BRINKS

Common questions

What is SCR16?

SCR16 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for John Pappageorge, former member of the Michigan Senate and Michigan House of Representatives.

What does SCR16 do?

In its own words: A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for John Pappageorge, former member of the Michigan Senate and Michigan House of Representatives.

What is the status of SCR16?

Passed both chambers as of October 14, 2026. Latest action: ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SENATE AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR NAMED CO-SPONSORS (October 14, 2026).

Who sponsored SCR16?

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

Where is the official record for SCR16?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SCR-0016