AJR68: Joint Resolution Text

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2015 - 2016 LEGISLATURE

2015 Assembly JOINT RESOLUTION 68

September 28, 2015 - Introduced by Representatives Knodl, Brandtjen and J. Ott, cosponsored by Senator Darling. Referred to Committee on Rules.

AJR68,1,1 Relating to: the life and public service of Dr. Ronald H. Lingren.

AJR68,1,3 Whereas, former Representative Dr. Ronald H. Lingren was born on June 26, 1935, and died on June 1, 2015; and

AJR68,1,6 Whereas, Dr. Lingren was born in Gowrie, Iowa, the son of a tenant farmer and grade school teacher, graduated from Iowa State University in 1960, and earned his Ph.D. from the University of Iowa in 1961; and

AJR68,1,9 Whereas, Dr. Lingren spent many years as a psychologist and professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and received the title of Professor Emeritus while maintaining his own psychology practice; and

AJR68,1,11 Whereas, Dr. Lingren served in the Army during the Korean War and with the Air Force Reserve for almost 40 years; and

AJR68,1,13 Whereas, Ronald Lingren, a Democrat, served as a full-time legislator from 1975 to 1981 for the 97th Assembly District in Menomonee Falls; and

AJR68,2,3 Whereas, Representative Lingren served on the Joint Committee on Finance for most of his career as a state legislator, as well as serving on committees related to education, health, and social services; and

AJR68,2,7 Whereas, Dr. Lingren was a founding member of the National Association of School Psychologists, served as President of the Wisconsin Association of School Psychologists, and was a member of many organizations providing services to students; and

AJR68,2,9 Whereas, Ronald was husband to Amy; father to Scott, Kristin, and Katie; and grandfather to Ava; now, therefore, be it

AJR68,2,12 Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the members of the legislature salute Dr. Ronald H. Lingren's public service and mourn his passing; and, be it further

AJR68,2,14 Resolved, That the assembly chief clerk shall provide a copy of this joint resolution to his wife Amy and his children Scott, Kristin, and Katie.

AJR68,2,15 (End)