AJR86: Joint Resolution Text

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2007 - 2008 LEGISLATURE

2007 Assembly JOINT RESOLUTION 86

January 7, 2008 - Introduced by Representatives Ziegelbauer, F. Lasee, Bies, Boyle, Cullen, Gronemus, Hubler, Jeskewitz, Kaufert, Kreuser, Musser, A. Ott, Petrowski, Seidel, Staskunas, Toles, Travis, Van Akkeren and Zipperer, cosponsored by Senators A. Lasee, Cowles, Leibham, Coggs, Darling, Erpenbach, Grothman, Hansen, Harsdorf, Lazich, Lehman, Miller, Robson, Roessler and Taylor. Referred to Committee on Rules.

AJR86,1,1 Relating to: the life and public service of Dale J. Bolle.

AJR86,1,3 Whereas, Dale J. Bolle was born on June 12, 1923, in Kossuth, Wisconsin, and died on December 12, 2007, in Manitowoc; and

AJR86,1,5 Whereas, Mr. Bolle graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School in 1941; and

AJR86,1,10 Whereas, upon graduation, Mr. Bolle began a 26-year military career on February 25, 1943, with the 44th Army Division in Europe during World War II serving until November 1945; later serving in the Korean Conflict from January 17, 1951, until June 10, 1952; and finally serving in the U.S. Army Reserves until 1967 where he retired as a captain; and

AJR86,1,13 Whereas, Mr. Bolle earned many military medals, including the Purple Heart after being wounded in World War II, and the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster; and

AJR86,1,15 Whereas, Mr. Bolle married the former Ethelyn Junk on November 19, 1946; and

AJR86,2,1 Whereas, the couple celebrated 61 years of marriage; and

AJR86,2,3 Whereas, Dale was the owner of Bolle Trucking Company for more than 30 years; and

AJR86,2,5 Whereas, Mr. Bolle began his government career as a member of the Manitowoc County Board from 1970 to 1980, of which he was chairman from 1976 to 1978; and

AJR86,2,7 Whereas, Mr. Bolle was first elected to the Wisconsin assembly in 1982 serving in the 1983 through 1993 sessions; and

AJR86,2,10 Whereas, during his tenure in the legislature, Mr. Bolle was chairperson of the Veterans and Military Affairs Committee from the 1983 session through the 1993 session; and

AJR86,2,12 Whereas, Dale was proud of his work in helping to create veterans services programs; now, therefore, be it

AJR86,2,15 Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the members of the Wisconsin legislature commend the devoted public service that Dale J. Bolle contributed to this state and his community; and, be it further

AJR86,2,18 Resolved, That the assembly chief clerk shall provide a copy of this joint resolution to Mr. Bolle's wife, Ethelyn, and his two sons, Wayne of Whitelaw, and Alan of Reedsville.

AJR86,2,19 (End)