LRB-1372/1
JS:jrd:ks
1995 - 1996 LEGISLATURE
February 14, 1995 - Introduced by Senator Jauch, cosponsored by Representative
Boyle.
SJR8,1,1
1Relating to the life and public service of Elmer C. Peterson.
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Whereas, Elmer C. Peterson was born in Martin County, Minnesota, on
3November 30, 1892, and died on June 19, 1978; and
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Whereas, he was educated in the public schools of Rockford, Illinois, and at
5Brown's Business College; and
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Whereas, he served with the U.S. Army in a mortar battery unit during World
7War I; and
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Whereas, he served as a town clerk, a school clerk, a town chairperson and a
9member of a county board; and
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Whereas, Mr. Peterson was the president of the Douglas County Farmers
11Union from 1931 to 1938; and
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Whereas, he served in the assembly from 1931 to 1938 and in the senate from
131943 to 1944; and
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Whereas, he held public office continuously from 1926 to 1944; now, therefore,
15be it
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1Resolved by the senate, the Assembly concurring, That the members of the
2legislature of the state of Wisconsin salute Elmer C. Peterson's many devoted years
3of public service and express their sorrow at his death.
