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2007 - 2008 LEGISLATURE
January 10, 2008 - Introduced by Representative Kaufert, cosponsored by
Senator Ellis. Referred to Committee on Rules.
AJR88,1,1 1Relating to: the life and public service of Richard J. Steffens.
AJR88,1,32 Whereas, Richard J. Steffens was born on August 23, 1921, in Neenah,
3Wisconsin, and died on January 2, 2008, in Menasha, Wisconsin; and
AJR88,1,54 Whereas, Richard Steffens attended parochial grade school, Menasha High
5School, Oshkosh State Teachers College, and the University of Wisconsin; and
AJR88,1,86 Whereas, Richard Steffens served in the United States Army during World War
7II where he was awarded the Croix de Guerre, the highest French military decoration
8of honor, and the American Bronze Star for bravery; and
AJR88,1,109 Whereas, Richard Steffens was a successful and accomplished attorney and
10served as the city of Menasha attorney for 32 years; and
AJR88,1,1311 Whereas, Richard Steffens served in the Wisconsin state assembly for two
12terms from 1947-1950, representing Winnebago County, second district, where he
13authored Wisconsin's first antipollution law; and
AJR88,2,3
1Whereas, Richards Steffens was a member of the American Legion, VFW,
2Menasha Germania Society, the Eagles, and Izaak Walton League, and was
3president of the Winnebago County Bar Association; and
AJR88,2,64 Whereas, Richard Steffens was a beloved and revered husband, father, brother,
5and friend, as well as a committed and devoted community leader in our Fox Cities
6community throughout his entire life; now, therefore, be it
AJR88,2,10 7Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the members of the
8Wisconsin legislature commend and thank Richard J. Steffens for his devoted public
9service and commitment to his community and state, and express our sincere
10condolences to his family and friends upon his death; and, be it further
AJR88,2,12 11Resolved, That the assembly chief clerk shall provide a copy of this joint
12resolution to Richard Steffen's wife, Rose, and son, Richard, Jr.
AJR88,2,1313 (End)
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