James F. Karls, convicted of First Degree Intentional Homicide on 4/22/94 and was sentenced to Life Imprisonment with a Parole Eligibility Date of 11/30/2029, was granted a commutation of sentence on 1/20/95 which provides that James F. Karls shall be released from confinement on 4/22/2019 and not earlier. This commutation was made at the request of Dane County District Attorney's Office, the United States Department of Justice, and the United States Department of State in order to facilitate the extradition of James F. Karls from Costa Rica because failure to grant a commutation would jeopardize future extraditions between Costa Rica and the United States. [Note: The Pardon Advisory Board did not hear this case.]
Melvin H. Olson, convicted of Theft and Theft Party to a Crime and sentenced on 2/9/81 to eighteen months probation, recommended by the Pardon Advisory Board by a vote of 6-0 to be granted a pardon, was granted a pardon on 7/12/95 because he is a productive member of society and otherwise deserving of extraordinary relief.
Ronald A. Pehlke, convicted of Forgery and sentenced on 5/24/76 to two years imprisonment, recommended by the Pardon Advisory board by a vote of 6-0 to be granted a pardon, was granted a pardon on 7/12/95 because he is a productive member of society and otherwise deserving of extraordinary relief.
Donald Pharm, convicted of Party to a Crime of Armed Robbery and sentenced on 11/14/79 to five years imprisonment, recommended by the Pardon Advisory Board by a vote of 4-0 to be granted a pardon, was granted a pardon on 1/6/95 because he is a productive member of society and otherwise deserving of extraordinary relief.
Christohper S. Pommerening, convicted of Delivery of controlled Substance (Cocaine) and sentenced on 2/25/83 to a fine of $1,140.00 and restitution of $975.00, recommended by the Pardon Advisory Board by a vote of 5-0 to be granted a pardon, was granted a pardon on 12/28/95 because he is a productive member of society and otherwise deserving of extraordinary relief.
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Stephen C. Puddy, convicted of Aggravated Battery and sentenced on 3/17/67 to two years imprisonment, recommended by the Pardon Advisory Board by a vote of 4-0 to be granted a pardon, was granted a pardon on 7/12/95 because he is a productive member of society and otherwise deserving of extraordinary relief.
Jose R. M. Sanchez, convicted of Burglary Party to a Crime (2 counts) and sentenced on 2/14/83 to six years imprisonment, re-sentenced to four years and eleven months on 9/27/85, recommended by the Pardon Advisory Board by a vote of 4-0 to be granted a pardon, was granted a pardon on 1/6/95 because he is a productive member of society and otherwise deserving of extraordinary relief.
Stanley C. Shoemaker, convicted of Possession of Burglary Tools and sentenced on 5/25/83 to eighteen months probation, recommended by the Pardon Advisory Board by a vote of 3-1 to be granted a pardon, was granted a pardon on 10/26/95 because he is a productive member of society and otherwise deserving of extraordinary relief.
Robert W. Styer, convicted of Selling a Dangerous Drug and sentenced 6/30/71 to two years imprisonment, stayed, and three years probation with the first ninety days to be served in the county jail, recommended by the Pardon Advisory Board by a vote of 4-0 to be granted a pardon, was granted a pardon on 1/6/95 because he is a productive member of society and otherwise deserving of extraordinary relief.
Richard Ver Strate, convicted of Grand Theft (3 separate counts) and sentenced on 5/2/69 to two years probation for each count to run concurrently, recommended by the Pardon Advisory Board by a vote of 5-0 to be granted a pardon, was granted a pardon on 10/26/95 because he is a productive member of society and otherwise deserving of extraordinary relief.
James H. Weber, convicted of Disorderly Conduct and sentenced on 10/15/81 to a fine, Reckless Use of Weapon and sentenced on 1/4/78 to two years probation, and Disorderly Conduct and sentenced on 1/17/75 to a fine, recommended by the Pardon Advisory Board by a vote of 3-1 to be granted a pardon, was granted a pardon on 1/6/95 because he is a productive member of society and otherwise deserving of extraordinary relief.
Lyndon Charles Weberg, convicted of Unlawfully Transacting Securities Business Without a License and Unlawfully Selling Unregistered Securities and sentenced on 12/24/84 to five years probation and a fine for each offense, recommended by the Pardon Advisory Board by a vote of 4-0 to be granted a pardon, was granted a pardon on 1/6/95 because he is a productive member of society and otherwise deserving of extraordinary relief.
Susan Ann Yokofich, convicted of Aiding a Felon and sentenced on 9/18/80 to eighteen months probation, recommended by the Pardon Advisory Board by a vote of 5-0 to be granted a pardon, was granted a pardon on 12/28/95 because she is a productive member of society and otherwise deserving of extraordinary relief.
James Norman Zajicek, convicted of Theft and sentenced on 2/19/80 to three years probation, recommended by the Pardon Advisory Board by a vote of 3-1 to be granted a pardon, was granted a pardon on 1/6/95 because he is a productive member of society and otherwise deserving of extraordinary relief.
Sincerely,
TOMMY G. THOMPSON
Governor
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
March 6, 1996
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Bierman, Mary,
of Three Lakes, as a member of the Land and Water Conservation Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 1998
Sincerely,
TOMMY G. THOMPSON
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Environment and Energy.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
March 6, 1996
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Carpenter, Mayor Marigen, of Neenah, as a member of the Land and Water Conservation Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2000
Sincerely,
TOMMY G. THOMPSON
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Environment and Energy.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
March 7, 1996
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Dejno
, Bonnie J.,
of Franklin, as a member of the Wisconsin Advanced Telecommunications Foundation, to serve for the term ending May 1, 1999
Sincerely,
TOMMY G. THOMPSON
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Environment and Energy.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
March 7, 1996
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Forster, John W.,
of Menasha, as a member of the Fox River Management Commission, to serve for the term ending March 1, 1999
Sincerely,
TOMMY G. THOMPSON
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Environment and Energy.
Office of the Governor
March 7, 1996
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Hanna
, Donald E.,
of Madison, as a member of the Wisconsin Advanced Telecommunications Foundation, to serve for the term ending May 1, 1999
Sincerely,
TOMMY G. THOMPSON
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Environment and Energy.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
March 6, 1996
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Henkes
, Jonathan M.,
of Sun Prairie, as a member of the Prison Industries Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 1999
Sincerely,
TOMMY G. THOMPSON
Governor
Read and referred to committee on State Government Operations and Corrections.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
March 7, 1996
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Hunter
, Michael T.,
of Antigo, as a member of the State Fair Park Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2001
Sincerely,
TOMMY G. THOMPSON
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Transportation, Agriculture and Local Affairs.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
March 7, 1996
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Kelley
, Daniel T.,
of Beloit, as a member of the Wisconsin Advanced Telecommunications Foundation, to serve for the term ending May 1, 1999
Sincerely,
TOMMY G. THOMPSON
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Environment and Energy.
