2013 Senate Resolution 6
ENGROSSED RESOLUTION
Relating to: the life and public service of Bruce Dahmen.
Whereas, Bruce Dahmen was born on June 2, 1952, in Madison, Wisconsin, and died on February 11, 2014, in Knoxville, Tennessee; and
Whereas, Bruce began his long and distinguished career as an educator and high school principal at James Madison Memorial High School in Madison, Wisconsin, where he was hired in 1974; and
Whereas, Bruce affected the lives of countless young people as a business and marketing teacher for 23 years, assistant principal for eight years, building principal for the last nine years, and coach of a cumulative 76 seasons in baseball, basketball, and football; and
Whereas, in 2004 Bruce earned the Madison Metropolitan School District's Distinguished Service Award; and
Whereas, Bruce was recognized by colleagues and professional organizations on several occasions for his excellence as an educator, impact as a coach, and impact on students' lives; and
Whereas, Bruce was an ever-present fixture at Memorial events over the past 40 years and was loved by the students so much that, in 2006, they named their first-ever mascot "Bruce"; and
Whereas, Bruce benefited greatly throughout his life and career from the strong love and support of his wife, Peggi Dahmen, and sons, Tyler Dahmen and Justin Dahmen, all of Madison, Wisconsin; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the senate, That the members of the senate commend the devoted public service that Bruce Dahmen contributed to his community, express their sorrow at his death, and extend their condolences to his family and friends; and, be it further
Resolved, That the senate chief clerk shall provide a copy of this joint resolution to Bruce's wife, Peggi, and to his sons, Tyler and Justin Dahmen.
