2009 Assembly Joint Resolution 107
ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION
Relating to: the life and military service of United States Army Reserve Captain Russell Seager.
Whereas, Captain Russell Seager was born in Reedsburg, and died on November 5, 2009, as a result of the shootings at Fort Hood; and
Whereas, Captain Russell Seager earned both his bachelor of science degree in nursing and his master of science degree in nursing from Marquette University; and
Whereas, Captain Russell Seager was a nurse practitioner who joined the Army four years ago to help veterans returning to civilian life; and
Whereas, Captain Russell Seager earned his doctorate degree in alternative medicine, and stressed wellness of mind, body, and spirit; and
Whereas, Captain Russell Seager helped veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder at the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Milwaukee; and
Whereas, Captain Russell Seager taught classes at Bryant & Stratton College in Milwaukee since 2005; and
Whereas, Captain Russell Seager was assigned to the 467th Medical Detachment Center (Combat Stress Control) of the Army Reserve; and
Whereas, Captain Russell Seager was described by loved ones as a healer, a teacher, and a lifelong student; and
Whereas, Captain Russell Seager provided faithful and honorable service to the people of the state of Wisconsin and the people of the United States; and
Whereas, Captain Russell Seager is survived by his wife, Cynthia, and his son Joseph; and
Whereas, the people of Wisconsin mourn the death of Captain Russell Seager; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the
assembly, the senate concurring, That the legislature of the state of Wisconsin commends the devoted service that Army Reserve Captain Russell Seager gave unselfishly to his country, his state, and his community; expresses its sorrow at his death; and extends its deepest sympathy to his family and friends; and, be it further
Resolved, That the assembly chief clerk shall transmit a copy of this joint resolution to Army Reserve Captain Russell Seager's wife, Cynthia; his son, Joseph; his father, Vernon Seager; and his sister, Barb Prudhomme.
