AJR10: Joint Resolution Text

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2007 - 2008 LEGISLATURE

2007 Assembly JOINT RESOLUTION 10

January 30, 2007 - Introduced by Representatives A. Ott, Huebsch, Kreuser, Suder, Montgomery, Townsend, Schneider, Nass, Rhoades, Hahn, Travis, Kestell, Owens, Gundrum, Boyle, Kerkman, Vos, Cullen, Nerison, Berceau, Garthwaite, Hubler, Newcomer, Ballweg and Lothian, cosponsored by Senators Schultz, Harsdorf, A. Lasee, Roessler, Cowles, Grothman and Breske. Referred to Committee on Rules.

AJR10,1,1 Relating to: the life and public service of David A. Brandemuehl.

AJR10,1,3 Whereas, David A. Brandemuehl was born on December 7, 1931, in Mount Hope, Wisconsin, and died on September 26, 2006, in Fennimore; and

AJR10,1,4 Whereas, he was a graduate of Fennimore Community Schools; and

AJR10,1,6 Whereas, Mr. Brandemuehl served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict from 1951 to 1955; and

AJR10,1,8 Whereas, Mr. Brandemuehl married Elizabeth Cretney on June 14, 1958, and together they raised four children; and

AJR10,1,10 Whereas, they shared 39 years of marriage before her death on June 15, 1997; and

AJR10,1,13 Whereas, Mr. Brandemuehl farmed in the Fennimore area for over 35 years and was a passionate supporter of his family's involvement in 4-H, sports, forensics, music, and educational and career endeavors; and

AJR10,1,14 Whereas, Mr. Brandemuehl married LaRue Oetker on December 19, 2004; and

AJR10,2,2 Whereas, Mr. Brandemuehl started his public service by serving on the Fennimore Community School District school board from 1967 to 1987; and

AJR10,2,4 Whereas, Mr. Brandemuehl was first elected to the Wisconsin assembly in 1986, serving in the 1987 to 1999 sessions; and

AJR10,2,9 Whereas, during his tenure in the assembly, Mr. Brandemuehl was chairman of the transportation committee during the 1995, 1997, and 1999 sessions, and included in his many accomplishments were the expansion of U.S. Highway 151, drug-free school zones, sesquicentennial license plates, and mandatory HIV testing of those accused of committing sexual assaults; and

AJR10,2,12 Whereas, Mr. Brandemuehl was known as a leader of principle and integrity who took great pleasure and pride in meeting and serving the people of southwest Wisconsin; now, therefore, be it

AJR10,2,16 Resolved by the assembly assembly senate concurring, That the members of the Wisconsin legislature commend the devoted public service that David A. Brandemuehl contributed to this state and his community, express their sorrow at his death, and extend their condolences to his family and friends; and, be it further

AJR10,2,21 Resolved, That the assembly chief clerk shall provide a copy of this joint resolution to Mr. Brandemuehl's wife, LaRue of Grundy Center, Iowa; two sons, Mark Brandemuehl of Mountain View, California, and Steven Brandemuehl of Plymouth, Michigan; and two daughters, Rene Wehler of Mount Morris, Illinois, and Michelle Brandemuehl of San Francisco, California.

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