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1999 - 2000 LEGISLATURE
February 16, 1999 - Introduced by Representatives Montgomery, Hahn, Albers,
Boyle, Colon, Gard, Goetsch, Gundrum, Huebsch, Hutchison, Kelso,
Klusman, Ladwig, Meyerhofer, Miller, Owens, Pocan, Porter, Riley,
Seratti, Spillner, Stone, Suder, Urban
and Vrakas, cosponsored by Senators
Rosenzweig, Drzewiecki, Breske, Cowles, Erpenbach, Plache and Roessler.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
AJR21,1,2 1Relating to: expressing appreciation to former Green Bay Packer Coach Mike
2Holmgren.
AJR21,1,43 Whereas, Mike Holmgren was the head coach of the Green Bay Packers from
4January 11, 1992, to January 8, 1999; and
AJR21,1,65 Whereas, he strung together 7 winning seasons in that time, including 4
6double-digit winning seasons; and
AJR21,1,87 Whereas, he led the Packers to 3 straight NFC Central Division championships
8(1995, 1996 and 1997) for the first time in team history; and
AJR21,1,109 Whereas, he produced Green Bay's first conference titles (back-to-back
10championships in 1996 and 1997) since 1967; and
AJR21,1,1211 Whereas, he was named "NFL Coach of the Year" for a 2nd time following the
12Super Bowl XXXI win; and
AJR21,1,1413 Whereas, his cumulative, regular season, win-loss record with the Green Bay
14Packers is 75-37 and his cumulative, postseason, win-loss record is 9-5; and
AJR21,2,2
1Whereas, he sponsored an annual "Golf for Kids" golf tournament so that urban
2children could attend bible camp in Lake Geneva; and
AJR21,2,43 Whereas, he sponsored an annual golf tournament to benefit Cystic Fibrosis;
4and
AJR21,2,65 Whereas, he sponsored an annual Harley-Davidson motorcycle ride to benefit
6Muscular Dystrophy; and
AJR21,2,87 Whereas, he and his wife actively supported Paul's Pantry, a local food pantry,
8and Freedom House, a local shelter for the homeless; and
AJR21,2,109 Whereas, he and his wife were active members of Pilgrim Congregational
10Church; now, therefore, be it
AJR21,2,17 11Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the legislature of
12the state of Wisconsin expresses its appreciation to Mike Holmgren for providing
13Packer fans in Wisconsin with many exciting football memories, and further
14expresses its appreciation for his many charitable endeavors on behalf of the citizens
15of the state of Wisconsin, congratulates him on his new position as Head Coach and
16General Manager of the Seattle Seahawks and extends to him and his family best
17wishes for continued success; and, be it further
AJR21,2,19 18Resolved, That the assembly chief clerk shall provide a copy of this joint
19resolution to Mike Holmgren.
AJR21,2,2020 (End)
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