Motion failed.
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Visitors
During today's session, the following visitors honored the Assembly by their presence and were welcomed by the presiding officer and the members:
Craig and Sandi Gordon from Sun Prairie, guests of Representative Hebl. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon are the uncle and aunt of Assembly Chief Clerk bulletin clerk, Jeryn Veserat. Mr. Gordon was Representative Vruwink's junior high school government teacher in Auburndale.
Scott Meyer, a member of the Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association from Parish, guest of Representative Gunderson.
Trek employees, Joe FitzGibbon, Jeff Amundsen and John Raub, guests of Representative Jorgensen.
Kendall Mills, an 87 year old World War II Veteran from Neenah, guest of Representative Kaufert.
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Announcements
Representatives Stone and Krusick asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of Ava Marie Zimmerman from Greendale, who passed away on April 14. Granted.
Representative Kessler asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his new staff assistant, Asra Hussein, on the occasion of her birthday on April 25. Granted.
Representative Gunderson asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of the Mukwonago Firefighters, Captain George Jozwiak and Fire/Medic Chris Hahn, for receiving the Medal of Valor for Heroism for rescuing six snowmobilers from icy Phantom Lake on February 21, 2009. Granted.
Representative Strachota asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of the National Day of Prayer. Granted.
Representative Hixson asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Ryan Hixson, on the occasion of his 30th birthday next week. Granted.
Representative Molepske Jr. asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his office staff and interns, Kathy Farnsworth, Lloyd Clark, Abigail Van De Bogert, and Eric Marley. Granted.
Representative Krusick asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of her staff assistant, Christian Moran, along with his wife Julie and daughter Lauren, for his dedicated public service. Granted.
Representative Pope-Roberts asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of her fiance, Reed R. Van Gorden, on the occasion of his retirement and as a way of apologizing for missing his retirement party tonight. Granted.
Representative Barca asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his mother, Joyce Barca, on the occasion of her 80th birthday. Granted.
Representative Barca asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Elizabeth Barca Schwandt, on the occasion of her 50th birthday today. Granted.
Representative Cullen asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of the Legislative Service Agencies for their service to the Legislature. Granted.
Representative Schneider asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his mother, Elva Schneider from LaCrosse and his daughter, Anna Elva Danielle Schneider. Granted.
Representative Hintz asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his nephew, William Henry Hintz, on the occasion of his 9th birthday. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Greggory Butzlaff, a 2005 graduate of Sun Prairie High School, who is serving our country in the Navy as an MM3 on the USS Abraham Lincoln. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of John Bonsett-Veal, Oregon, and Brenda Jessen, Stoughton, who have been selected to be on the "Leadership Wisconsin Group 14", the only statewide leadership development program in Wisconsin. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Elizabeth Wendt from Cottage Grove who advanced from the regional competition to state finals of the National History Day program. Elizabeth will compete on May 1st at the Wisconsin Historical Society. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of University of Wisconsin-Madison's 100th Anniversary of the song "On-Wisconsin". Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Peter Steitz for receiving CATV's Award for "Outstanding Dedication and Service". Peter was recognized for 24 years of service in designing and organizing the Sun Prairie Film Festival judging system, taping of community events and his involvement in many CATV programs. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Chris Mertes for receiving The Mildred Thompson Award. The award is given jointly by CATV and the Sun Prairie Library to an individual who has shown continuous support to both organizations. Granted.
Representative Nelson moved that the Assembly stand adjourned pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.
The question was: Shall the Assembly stand adjourned?
Motion carried.
The Assembly stood adjourned.
4:22 A.M., Friday, April 23
