LRB-4373/1
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April 2008 Special Session
2007 - 2008 LEGISLATURE
May 14, 2008 - Introduced by Representatives Kerkman, Kreuser and Steinbrink,
cosponsored by Senator Wirch. Referred to Committee on Rules.
AJR1,1,1
1Relating to: the life and public service of Frank Fabiano Jr.
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Whereas, Frank Fabiano Jr. was born and raised in Kenosha, attending
3Kenosha grade schools and high school prior to entering the U.S. Marine Corps after
4graduation; and
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Whereas, upon his honorable discharge from the Marines in 1986, Frank
6returned to Kenosha and in 1989 began his career as a Kenosha County sheriff's
7deputy; and
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Whereas, on May 14, 1991, while on duty and before fire crews arrived, Deputy
9Fabiano entered a burning home in the town of Wheatland and rescued a
10four-year-old girl. For his selfless act of courage, he was awarded the department's
11Silver Star for Meritorious Service; and
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Whereas, later that same year on August 12 while responding to a domestic
13disturbance call, Deputy Fabiano was shot at by the suspect with a high-powered
14rifle and suffered shrapnel wounds. For that incident, Deputy Fabiano was awarded
15the department's Purple Heart; and
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1Whereas, the lights of Frank Fabiano's life were his loving wife Amy and
2daughter Angelina. Deputy Fabiano was known to his colleagues and friends as a
3kind, caring, and responsible man who enjoyed golfing and bowling with friends and
4family in his free time; and
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Whereas, while on duty on Wednesday, May 16, 2007, and during a traffic stop,
6Deputy Frank Fabiano sustained gunshot wounds that resulted in his untimely
7death at age 48. Frank Fabiano was a dedicated 18-year veteran of the Force, a great
8asset to the community, and a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend to
9many; now, therefore, be it
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10Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the legislature of
11the state of Wisconsin honors the memory of Deputy Frank Fabiano, recognizes his
12years of outstanding public service to a community grateful for his courageous life's
13work, and expresses deepest sympathy to his family and many friends for the loss
14of a community hero.
