DOUGLAS LA FOLLETTE
Secretary of State
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
May 28, 1998
The Honorable, The Senate:
As required by Article V, Section 6 of the Wisconsin Constitution, I am submitting the annual Executive Clemency report to the Legislature, covering those clemency cases upon which final dispositions were rendered for applicants during the calendar year 1997. The following applicants received full pardons in 1997:
John R. Bernhoft, convicted of Attempted Theft from Person as a Party to a Crime and sentenced on 4/12/79 to 2 years probation plus restitution and costs, recommended by the Pardon Advisory Board by a vote of 5-0 to be granted a pardon, was granted a pardon on 11/7/97, because he is a productive member of society and otherwise deserving of extraordinary relief.
Robert D. Brown, convicted of Burglary and sentenced on 6/6/61 to 2 years prison, recommended by the Pardon Advisory Board by a vote of 6-0 to be granted a pardon, was granted a pardon on 7/26/97, because he is a productive member of society and otherwise deserving of extraordinary relief.
Richard J. Carlson, convicted of being Unlawfully Armed with a Concealed and Dangerous Weapon and Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana) and sentenced on 10/11/74 to 1 year probation for each count, to run concurrently, recommended by the Pardon Advisory Board by a vote of 2-2 to be granted a pardon, was granted a pardon on 12/22/97, because he is a productive member of society and otherwise deserving of extraordinary relief.
Bruce T. Ciskie, convicted of Attempted Burglary and sentenced on 1/8/58 to 1 year probation and $5 court costs , recommended by the Pardon Advisory Board by a vote of 5-0 to be granted a pardon, was granted a pardon on 10/11/97, because he is a productive member of society and otherwise deserving of extraordinary relief.
Calvin L. Glessing, convicted of Causing Bodily Harm to a Peace Officer and sentenced on 1/20/76 to not more than 1 year prison, recommended by the Pardon Advisory Board by a vote of 3-2 to be granted a pardon, was granted a pardon on 11/7/97, because he is a productive member of society and otherwise deserving of extraordinary relief.
Dennis Robert Heilberger, convicted of Theft and sentenced on 2/27/61 to not more than 2 years prison, recommended by the Pardon Advisory Board by a vote of 5-0 to be granted a pardon, was granted a pardon on 10/11/97, because he is a productive member of society and otherwise deserving of extraordinary relief.
Cynthia Klyve Lester, convicted by 2 Counts of Delivery of a Controlled Substance (heroin) and sentenced on 6/5/74 to not more than 18 months prison on each count to run concurrently (stayed), 2 years probation and restitution, recommended by the Pardon Advisory Board by a vote of 6-0 to be granted a pardon, was granted a pardon on 10/11/97, because she is a productive member of society and otherwise deserving of extraordinary relief.
Richard J. Proctor, convicted of Warehousing Drugs in a Vehicle and sentenced on 1/22/90 to 1 year probation, $500.00 fine and costs, recommended by the Pardon Advisory Board by a vote of 6-0 to be granted a pardon, was granted a pardon on 7/26/97, because he is a productive member of society and otherwise deserving of extraordinary relief.
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James M. Smith, convicted of Burglary and sentenced on 4/1/58 to 18 months probation and $21.83 in costs, recommended by the Pardon Advisory Board by a vote of 5-0 to be granted a pardon, was granted a pardon on 12/22/97, because he is a productive member of society and otherwise deserving of extraordinary relief.
Sincerely,
Tommy G. Thompson
Governor
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Relating to fertilizer bulk storage, pesticide bulk storage and the agricultural chemical cleanup program.
Submitted by Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Report received from Agency, June 3, 1998.
Referred to committee on Transportation, Agriculture and Rural Affairs, June 3, 1998
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Relating to aggregating creditable coverage for the state health insurance risk-sharing plan under s.
149.10 (2t) (a), Stats.
Submitted by Office of the Commissioner of Insurance.
Report received from Agency, June 1, 1998.
Referred to committee on Insurance,
June 3, 1998
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Relating to permit fees and related fees, including a one-time technology improvement surcharge, for the operation of public swimming pools, recreational and educational camps, campgrounds, hotels and motels, tourist rooming houses, restaurants, bed and breakfast establishments and food and beverage vending operations and commissaries.
Submitted by Department of Health and Family Services.
Report received from Agency, May 29, 1998.
Referred to committee on Health, Family Services and Aging, June 3, 1998
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The committee on Business, Economic Development and Urban Affairs reports and recommends:
Relating to the brownfields grant program.
No action taken.
Relating to the design and construction of commercial buildings and uniform multifamily dwellings.
No action taken.
Gary Drzewiecki
Chairperson
The committee on Environment and Energy reports and recommends:
Relating to building and paying for electric distribution service extensions.
No action taken.
Robert Cowles
Chairperson
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Chief Clerk's Report
The Chief Clerk records:
Senate Bill 357
Presented to the Governor on June 2, 1998.
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Chief Clerk's Report
The Chief Clerk records:
Senate Bill 38
Senate Bill 40
Senate Bill 462
Presented to the Governor on June 3, 1998.
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for the Month of May 1998
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Grobschmidt, for Edwin and Bernelle Adamczyk, on the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Burke, for Brenda Auterman, on the occasion of earning and attaining the Girl Scouts Gold Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Panzer, for Kasey Becker, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Clausing, for Tony Black, on the occasion of becoming the 1998 Division 1 State 103-pound Wrestling Champion.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Schultz, for the Blanchardville Dam, on the occasion of it's restoration on Wisconsin's Sesquicentennial Statehood Day, May 29, 1998.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Panzer, for Noah Blum, on the occasion of his dedication to Workforce 2010.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Lazich, for Paul E. Boyette, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Panzer, for Andrew "Andy" Brodzeller, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Panzer, for Chris Brophy, on the occasion of his dedication to Workforce 2010.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Panzer, for Sally Brown, on the occasion of her dedication to Workforce 2010.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Rosenzweig, for Virginia "Ginger" Campion, on the occasion of her retirement after 22 years of dedicating and nurturing the love of reading in thousands of children.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Panzer, for Chris Caro, on the occasion of his dedication to Workforce 2010.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Weeden, for Richard Cherf, on the occasion of his retirement after32 years of dedicated service to the students of Janesville.
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A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Risser, for Community Living Alliance, on the occasion of the continued dedication to promoting independent living among disabled people.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Breske, for Gary Lee Cyrus, on the occasion of his devotion to the betterment of the cognitively challenged youth of the School District of Crandon.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Panzer, for Pamela Erickson, on the occasion of her dedication to Workforce 2010.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Burke, for Milton Esser, on the occasion of being awarded the Tools for Success Scholarship for is work in Cabinetmaking and Millwork.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Darling, for James Richardson Fee, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Panzer, for David Fisher, on the occasion of his dedication to Workforce 2010.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Ellis, for Mark French, on the occasion of his retirement after 22 years as Principal of Gegan School.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Panzer, for Alissa Garrett, on the occasion of her dedication to Workforce 2010.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Lazich, for Sean Patrick Gerber, on the occasion of earning and attaining the Eagle Scout Award.
