Legislator Details
R. Robert Geake
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Number of sessions served 13
Gender: Male
Age at election: 36
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 10/26/1936
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Carol L. Rens of Grand Rapids, 1962; children: Roger Rens, Tamara Lynne and William Rens
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion: Presbyterian
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Occupation: educational psychologist
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
BS, University of Michigan special ed.;
MA, University of Michigan guidance and counseling;
PhD, University of Michigan education and psychology
Biographical Sketch:
Life Member of the National Education Assoc.; Amer. and Michigan Psychological Assoc.s; Northville Rotary Club and several historical and genealogical societies.
Notable Facts:
Served in the House and Senate.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health, Appropriations Subcommittee on Family Independence Agency, Appropriations Subcommittee on Regulatory, Judiciary
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Northville
County of Residence Wayne
District: 9
District Description: City and township of Northville and Plymouth, Livonia, Redford and part of Canton in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/8/1994
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1995
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: He also served on the Senate Fiscal Agency Governing Board
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on Mental Health, Appropriations Subcommittee on Regulatory, Appropriations Subcommittee on Social Services, Families, Mental Health and Human Services, Judiciary
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City of Residence: Northville
County of Residence Wayne
District: 9
District Description: City and township of Northville and Plymouth, Livonia, Redford and part of Canton in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/8/1994
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1995
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Vice-Chair of the Committee on Appropriations; Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Mental Health; and Appropriations Subcommittee on Social Services.
Member of the Senate Fiscal Agency Governing Board
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections, Appropriations Subcommittee on Mental Health, Appropriations Subcommittee on Social Services, Family Law, Criminal Law and Corrections, Labor , Appropriations Subcommittee on Joint Capital Outlay
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City of Residence: Northville
County of Residence Wayne
District: 6
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Date Elected: 11/6/1990
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1991
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair: Legislative Retirement Board; Subcommittees: Mental Health; Social Services. Vice-Chair: Appropriations; Subcommittee: Corrections.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections, Appropriations Subcommittee on Mental Health, Appropriations Subcommittee on Social Services, Family Law, Mental Health and Corrections, School Finance Reform
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Northville
County of Residence Wayne
District: 6
District Description: Twps of Canton, Northville, Plymouth and Redford; cities of Livonia, Northville and Plymouth in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/6/1990
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1991
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections, Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education, Appropriations Subcommittee on Mental Health, Appropriations Subcommittee on Social Services, Human Resources and Senior Citizens
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Northville
County of Residence Wayne
District: 6
District Description: Twps of Canton, Northville, Plymouth and Redford; cities of Livonia, Northville and Plymouth in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/4/1986
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1987
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Vice-Chair of the Committees on Appropriations; and Human Resources and Senior Citizens
Alternate on the Legislative Council
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Human Resources and Senior Citizens , Legislative Council
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Northville
County of Residence Wayne
District: 6
District Description: Twps of Canton, Northville, Plymouth and Redford; cities of Livonia, Northville and Plymouth in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/4/1986
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1987
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Vice Chair of the Committee on Appropriations; Vice Chair of the Committee on Human Resources & Senior Citizens; Alternate Member of the Legislative Council.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations & Retirement
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City of Residence: Northville
County of Residence Wayne
District: 6
District Description: Townships of Canton, Northville, Plymouth and Redford; cities of Livonia, Northville and Plymouth in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/2/1982
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1983
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations & Retirement, Senior Citizens and Social Services
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Northville
County of Residence Wayne
District: 6
District Description: Cities of Livonia, Northville and Plymouth; townships of Canton, Northville, Plymouth and Redford in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/2/1982
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1985
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Senior Citizens and Social Services; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Appropriations and Retirement;
served on the Legislative Council
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations
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City of Residence: Northville
County of Residence Wayne
District: 14
District Description: Cities of Livonia, Northville (pt.), Plymouth and part of Westland [see tract detail in Manual p.499-500]; townships of Northville, Plymouth and Redford in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/7/1978
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1979
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations
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City of Residence: Northville
County of Residence Wayne
District: 14
District Description: Cities of Livonia, Northville (part), Plymouth and Westland (tract 923.09 [blocks 101-109, 111 and 206-405] and tract 923.10); townships of Northville, Plymouth and Redford
Date Elected: 11/7/1978
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1979
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Education , Energy, Health, Social Services and Retirement , Senate Business
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Northville
County of Residence Wayne
District: 14
District Description: Cities of Livonia, Northville (pt.), Plymouth and part of Westland [see tract detail in Manual p.485]; townships of Northville, Plymouth and Redford in Wayne County
Date Elected: 3/23/1977
Date Sworn In: 3/28/1977
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Elected to replaced Carl Pursell who was elected to Congress.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Education , Elections , Mental Health , Public Health
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City of Residence: Northville
County of Residence Wayne
District: 35
District Description: Township of Northville; cities of Northville (part) and Livonia (Balance not in District 36) in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/5/1974
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1975
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Vice-Chair: Public Health
Elected to the state senate during the 79th session, in March, 1977.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Civil Rights , Mental Health , Public Health , Youth Care
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City of Residence: Northville
County of Residence Wayne
District: 35
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Date Elected: 11/7/1972
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1973
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
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