AJR23: Joint Resolution Text

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1995 - 1996 LEGISLATURE

1995 Assembly JOINT RESOLUTION 23

February 15, 1995 - Introduced by Representatives Ainsworth, Albers, Baldus, Baldwin, Baumgart, Bell, Black, Bock, Boyle, Brancel, Brandemuehl, Carpenter, Coggs, Coleman, Cullen, Dobyns, Dueholm, Duff, F. Lasee, Foti, Freese, Gard, Goetsch, Green, Grobschmidt, Gronemus, Grothman, Gunderson, Hahn, Handrick, Hanson, Harsdorf, Hasenohrl, Hoven, Huber, Hubler, Huebsch, Hutchison, Jensen, Johnsrud, Kaufert, Kelso, Klusman, Kreibich, Kreuser, Krug, Krusick, Kunicki, L. Young, La Fave, Ladwig, Lazich, Lehman, Linton, Lorge, Meyer, Morris-Tatum, Murat, Musser, Nass, Notestein, Olsen, Ott, Otte, Ourada, Owens, Plache, Plombon, Porter, Powers, Prosser, R. Potter, R. Young, Reynolds, Riley, Robson, Rutkowski, Ryba, Schneider, Schneiders, Seratti, Silbaugh, Skindrud, Springer, Travis, Turner, Underheim, Urban, Vander Loop, Vrakas, Walker, Ward, Wasserman, Wilder, Williams, Wirch, Wood, Ziegelbauer and Zukowski, cosponsored by Senator Rude.

AJR23,1,1 Relating to: the life and public service of Raymond C. Bice.

AJR23,1,3 Whereas, Raymond C. Bice was born on April 5, 1896, in his parents' home in La Crosse, and died on December 14, 1994, in La Crosse; and

AJR23,1,6 Whereas, he was elected to the La Crosse County Board and later served as President of the La Crosse Chamber of Commerce and, together with Errol Olsen, founded Bice-Olsen Lumber and Millwork Company; and

AJR23,1,8 Whereas, he was first elected to the state assembly in 1946 and served until 1953, when he was elected to the state senate, where he served until 1969; and

AJR23,1,12 Whereas, upon retirement from politics, he devoted himself to painting and writing and was a regular contributor to the La Crosse Tribune, where he reflected on the history of La Crosse, and he also authored 2 books about La Crosse's rich history; and

AJR23,2,3 Whereas, Raymond C. Bice was an active member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church, a community leader and a well-respected historian and professional magician; and

AJR23,2,7 Whereas, the combination of his political instincts, his devotion to pubic service, his compassion, his genuine affection for others, his hard work and his integrity made him a highly respected legislator and trusted friend of all who knew him; now, therefore, be it

AJR23,2,12 Resolved by the assembly, the Senate concurring, That the members of the legislature of the state of Wisconsin express their appreciation and respect for Raymond C. Bice, express their deep sorrow at his death and extend their condolences to his family, his friends and the thousands of constituents whom he served so well; and, be it further

AJR23,2,15 Resolved, That the assembly chief clerk shall provide copies of this joint resolution to Raymond Bice's children; Elizabeth Bice, Raymond Bice, Jr., James Bice and Richard Bice; and to his sister, Janet Jarchow.

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