To committee on Rules.
Mark Green
Chairperson
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JOINT CONVENTION
The assembly was called to order by the speaker.
The sergeant-at-arms announced the arrival of the members of the senate.
The houses went into joint convention.
Senate president Rude presiding.
Senator Rude recognized the presence of the Wisconsin State Supreme Court Justices, Lieutenant Governor Scott McCallum and State Superintendent of Public Instruction John Benson.
The assembly sergeant-at-arms announced the arrival of Governor Thompson.
Governor Thompson took his place at the rostrum to deliver his state budget address.
Pursuant to Joint Rule
73, the governor's message is printed in the senate journal only.
Representative Jensen moved that the joint convention arise.
The question was: Shall the joint convention arise?
Motion carried.
12:48 P.M.
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The assembly reconvened.
Speaker Prosser in the chair.
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During today's session, the following visitors honored the Assembly by their presence and were welcomed by the presiding officer and the members:
Former Representative Wilfrid Turba and his wife Leona from Elkhart Lake, guests of Representative Otte.
Former Representative "Pink" Van Gordon and his wife Ruth from Neillsville, guests of Representative Zukowski.
Representative Jensen moved that the assembly stand adjourned until 9:00 A.M. tomorrow.
The question was: Shall the assembly stand adjourned?
Motion carried.
The assembly stood adjourned.
12:49 P.M.
