To committee on Rules.
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The Assembly was called to order by Speaker Brancel.
Speaker Brancel appointed Representatives Wieckert and Hanson to escort the Governor from his office to the Assembly Chamber.
The Assembly stood informal.
The Assembly Sergeant-at-Arms announced the arrival of the Honorable Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson and the honorable justices of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
The Assembly stood informal.
The Assembly Sergeant-at-Arms announced the arrival of the members of the Senate.
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JOINT CONVENTION
The houses went into joint convention.
Senate President Risser presiding.
Senator Risser recognized the presence of Lieutenant Governor Scott McCallum, State Treasurer Jack Voight, Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Justice Jon Wilcox, Justice Janine Geske and Justice Patrick Crooks.
The Assembly Sergeant-at-arms Announced the arrival of Governor Thompson.
Governor Thompson took his place at the rostrum to deliver his state of the state address.
Pursuant to Joint Rule
73, the governor's message is printed in the Senate journal only.
Representative Foti moved that the joint convention arise.
The question was: Shall the joint convention arise?
Motion carried.
8:00 P.M.
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The Assembly reconvened.
Speaker Brancel in the chair.
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Representative Foti moved that the Assembly stand adjourned until 10:00 A.M. tomorrow.
The question was: Shall the Assembly stand adjourned?
Motion carried.
The Assembly stood adjourned.
8:02 P.M.
