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SCR 12

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

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Thomas Albert and 37 co-sponsors

Michigan lawmakers issue a ceremonial memorial tribute to former Michigan House and Senate member Doug Cruce, recognizing his public service and extending condolences to his family

REFERRED TO SECRETARY FOR RECORD
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Bill Summary · SCR 12

Summary — SCR 12 (Concurrent Resolution of Tribute for Doug Cruce)

Status: Referred to Secretary for Record (concurrent resolution; ceremonial)
Introduced/Adopted: Record shows the resolution was introduced and adopted in January 2024 (Senate adoption 01/10/2024; House concurrence received 01/11/2024). Note: the package of materials provided also includes other, unrelated SCR 12 texts from other jurisdictions and years; this summary covers the Michigan memorial resolution for Doug Cruce.

Purpose and intent

SCR 12 is a ceremonial Senate Concurrent Resolution offering a formal legislative tribute and memorial honoring the life and public service of Doug Cruce, a former member of the Michigan House of Representatives and Michigan Senate. The resolution expresses the Legislature’s condolences and recognizes Cruce’s public, military, and community service.

Key provisions / language

  • States findings and background about Doug Cruce’s life, including:
    • Birthplace: Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
    • Education: Warren High School; bachelor’s degree, Wayne State University; master’s degree, Villanova University.
    • Military service: U.S. Marine Corps (marine guard in Moscow and Bonn), 1966–1969; membership in veterans’ organizations.
    • Professional career: real estate broker (Douglas Management); community leadership roles.
    • Legislative career: first elected to the Michigan House in 1980; elected to the Michigan Senate in 1982 and served until resignation in 1991; chaired and served on multiple committees (Labor; Appropriations subcommittees on Mental Health and Transportation; vice chair roles; member of Appropriations, Commerce, Government Operations, Insurance, and Legislative Council).
    • Community involvement: founder of the Legislative Explorer Scouts; service on various civic and nonprofit boards; served as president of the Michigan Insurance Federation.
    • Family survivors listed (wife Anne, three children, seven grandchildren, brother).
  • Concludes by offering “the Legislature’s highest tribute” in honor of his service and directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to Cruce’s family as an expression of condolences.

Who is affected / impact

  • Primary effect is symbolic and commemorative: it recognizes Doug Cruce’s contributions and provides an official legislative expression of sympathy to his family.
  • No legal or regulatory changes, no budgetary or programmatic effects.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Concurrent resolutions are nonbinding, ceremonial measures passed by both chambers.
  • Official actions in the file indicate Senate adoption (01/10/2024) and House concurrence (01/11/2024), with the final step being transmission of copies to the family.
  • The record provided includes multiple different SCR 12 documents from other states/jurisdictions (e.g., California and Hawaii) with unrelated subjects — SCR numbers are not unique across states. This summary pertains only to the Michigan memorial for Doug Cruce.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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