SJR50: Joint Resolution Text

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2005 - 2006 LEGISLATURE

2005 Senate JOINT RESOLUTION 50

November 4, 2005 - Introduced by Senators Olsen, A. Lasee, Darling, Kapanke, Miller, Kedzie and Cowles, cosponsored by Representatives Hines, Albers, Hundertmark, Petrowski, Montgomery, Jeskewitz, Krawczyk, McCormick, Underheim, Bies, Gunderson, Owens and Van Roy. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.

SJR50,1,1 Relating to: the life and public service of Gloria Kirking.

SJR50,1,3 Whereas, Gloria Kirking was born on March 4, 1949, in Bessemer, Michigan, and died on October 20, 2005, in Portage, Wisconsin; and

SJR50,1,7 Whereas, Gloria became an active member in the community of Portage, Wisconsin, serving as president on many boards throughout her years of service, including the Portage Area Chamber of Commerce, Wisconsin Arts Board, Portage Country Club, and the Rotary Club, where she was also the first woman member; and

SJR50,1,12 Whereas, Gloria received many awards for her outstanding service to the community, including Person of the Year in 1995 for the Portage Area Chamber of Commerce, Paul Harris Fellowship recipient for the Rotary Club, and awards from the Wisconsin Home Builders Association as well as the National Home Builders Association; and

SJR50,1,15 Whereas, Gloria was dedicated and active in the Republican Party, having campaigned for candidates and served as a delegate during the 1992 National Convention in Houston; and

SJR50,2,2 Whereas, Gloria was committed to her career, working in the field of title insurance for over 30 years; and

SJR50,2,5 Whereas, Gloria had a great love for world traveling, having visited France, Russia, Hong Kong, Mexico, and the Virgin Islands, along with every major city in the United States; now, therefore, be it

SJR50,2,10 Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the members of the Wisconsin legislature commend the devoted public service that Gloria Kirking contributed to this state, to the Portage community, and to Columbia County and her commitment to her family and friends, express sorrow at her death, and extend their condolences to her family and friends; and, be it further

SJR50,2,13 Resolved, That the senate chief clerk shall provide a copy of this joint resolution to her deeply respected husband, James Guthrie; her mother, Helen Monk; her children, Angela and Aaron; and her brothers, James and Joe Karvonen.

SJR50,2,14 (End)