SJR53: Joint Resolution Text

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2003 - 2004 LEGISLATURE

2003 Senate JOINT RESOLUTION 53

December 10, 2003 - Introduced by Senators Ellis, Zien, Brown, Darling, Kanavas, Hansen, Schultz, S. Fitzgerald, A. Lasee, Kedzie, Lassa, Stepp, Roessler and Decker, cosponsored by Representatives Kaufert, McCormick, Olsen, LeMahieu, Krawczyk, Jeskewitz, Underheim, Vruwink, Bies, Van Roy, Lothian, Boyle, Krug, Ziegelbauer, Molepske, Musser, Ladwig, M. Lehman, Suder, Taylor, Miller, Gunderson, Weber, Plouff and Owens. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.

SJR53,1,1 Relating to: commending the life and public service of Officer Richard A. Meyer.

SJR53,1,4 Whereas, Officer Richard A. Meyer was born on January 6, 1976, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and died on Thursday, November 13, 2003, in Neenah, Wisconsin, in the line of duty; and

SJR53,1,6 Whereas, Officer Meyer served with distinction and honor during his 3 years as an officer with the Winnebago County sheriff's department; and

SJR53,1,8 Whereas, Officer Meyer graduated from Valders High School in 1994, where he was a standout player on the high school football team; and

SJR53,1,10 Whereas, Officer Meyer graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice in 1999; and

SJR53,1,12 Whereas, Officer Meyer married his true love, Tanya Schuh, on August 12, 2000, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Clarks Mills, Wisconsin; and

SJR53,1,14 Whereas, Officer Meyer made the ultimate sacrifice for the people of Winnebago County by giving his life for their protection; and

SJR53,2,5 Whereas, Officer Meyer will always be remembered for being a strong and compassionate man, a loving and faithful husband, a dedicated and passionate father, a caring and devoted son, a thoughtful and considerate grandson, a dependable and supportive brother, a fun-loving and loyal friend, and always a remarkable deputy; now, therefore, be it

SJR53,2,9 Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the members of the Wisconsin legislature commend the life of Winnebago County sheriff's deputy Richard A. Meyer, express their sorrow at his death, and extend their condolences to his family and friends; and, be it further

SJR53,2,18 Resolved, That the senate chief clerk shall provide copies of this joint resolution to Officer Meyer's wife, Tanya Meyer of Menasha; to his son, Maxwell Meyer of Menasha; to his father and mother, Harlan and Linda Meyer of Valders; to his brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Erin Meyer of Green Bay; to his sister and brother-in-law, Sandi and Rich Kappelman of Valders; to his grandparents, Lloyd and Pat Seibold of Manitowoc; to his paternal grandparents, Ted J. and Mary Ann Meyer of Newton; to his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bill and Kathy Schuh of Valders; and to his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Tim and Sara Schuh of Manitowoc and Terry and Colleen Schuh of Milwaukee.

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