Read.
The question was: Confirmation?
The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 31; noes, 0; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Breske, Brown, Carpenter, Chvala, Cowles, Darling, Decker, Ellis, Erpenbach, S. Fitzgerald, George, Hansen, Harsdorf, Jauch, Kanavas, Kedzie, A. Lasee, Lazich, Leibham, M. Meyer, Moore, Panzer, Reynolds, Risser, Robson, Roessler, Schultz, Stepp, Welch, Wirch and Zien - 31.
Noes - None.
Absent or not voting - None.
Confirmed.
Relating to amusement rides and attractions.
Submitted by Department of Commerce.
Report received from Agency, January 29, 2003.
Referred to committee on Economic Development, Job Creation and Housing, January 30, 2003.
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Senate Resolution 2
Relating to: commending the people of Taiwan, Republic of China.
Read.
Adopted.
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Senate Joint Resolution 13
Relating to: recognizing February 6 as Ronald Reagan Day in the state of Wisconsin.
Read.
Adopted.
Senate Bill 8
Relating to: withholding certain security information from public inspection.
Read a second time.
Ordered to a third reading.
Senator Panzer, with unanimous consent, asked that the bill be considered for final action at this time.
Senate
Bill 8
Read a third time and passed.
Senator M. Meyer, with unanimous consent, asked to be added as a coauthor of Senate Bill 8.
Senator Robson, with unanimous consent, asked to be added as a coauthor of Senate Bill 8.
Senator Hansen, with unanimous consent, asked to be added as a coauthor of Senate Bill 8.
Senator Roessler, with unanimous consent, asked to be added as a coauthor of Senate Bill 8.
Senator Roessler, with unanimous consent, asked to be added as a coauthor of Senate Joint Resolution 13.
Senator Darling, with unanimous consent, asked to be added as a coauthor of Senate Joint Resolution 13.
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Assembly Joint Resolution 7
Relating to: celebrating March 1, 2003, as St. David's Day.
Read.
Concurred in.
Senator Panzer, with unanimous consent, asked that all action be immediately messaged to the Assembly.
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Senator Cowles, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourns, it do so in honor of Green Bay lawyer and friend Gary Weidner who passed away recently.
Senator Schultz, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of George Porter a long time friend, constituent and a true advocate for Wisconsin's Agricultural Community.
Mr. George Porter, was not just a Farmer, he was a recognized leader in the Grant County community of Fennimore. George's life was dedicated first to his wife and four children, but his service to his community and his commitment to the preservation of Wisconsin's family based agriculture is to be commended.
Mr. Porter was a Veteran of the United State Marine Corp, and active member of the Grant County Farm Bureau for over 40 years, serving as that organizations president for two terms.
His advocacy for farm issues often carried George here to our state Capitol, where as an active citizen farmer he often lobbied this body on behalf of many important agriculture issues, including Farm Land Assessment, Milk Price supports and other issues. George worked tirelessly to improve the lives of our states most valuable commodity, its farms and it's farm families.
George was an inspiration to his family, neighbors and friends. His dedication and commitment to the important role agriculture plays in Wisconsin's history and economy and traditions should be an insporation to all the members of this body.
Senator Jauch, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Jarrod Washburn who is a pitcher for the Anaheim Angels.
Senator Moore, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Jessica Clark who is leaving her staff to serve as a policy advisor in the Governor's office.
Senator Wirch, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of his uncle Tom Riley Sr. a decorated World War II verteran from Kenosha who passed away recently.
Senator Kanavas, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Mrs. Sophia Shane. She passed away last week and was a very well known and respected woman in the Greek Orthodox community. She was one of only two women in the United States to be named "Archronista," a title bestwoed upon an individual by the Ecumenical Patriarchate to honor their devotion and dedication to the Greek Orthodox Church.
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Sophia Shane spent countless hours at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, whether it was decorating the church for the Easter celebration, working on the Parish Council, or devoting time to the church's philanthropic organization, Philoptochos Society. In fact, whenever there was a need, Sophia Shane would be there to help.
She was an excellent example and role model to all of us. She brought people together and solved problems. She will be missed by her family, her church and her friends.
Senator Zien, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of all military personnel that are serving and have served this country in defending freedom.
Senator Zien, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Kevin Shibilski former Senator and now the new Secretary of Tourism.
Senator Darling, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Peace and Security and hope that it will prevail in these troubling times.
The Chair appoints Senators Panzer and Erpenbach to escort his excellency the Governor.
Senator Panzer, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 upon the rising of the joint convention.
Senator Panzer, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate recess until 6:45 P.M..
11:29 A.M.
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6:45 P.M.
The Senate reconvened.
Senator A. Lasee in the chair.
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The Chair, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate recess for the purpose of awaiting the Governor's State of the State Address in Joint Convention in the Assembly Chambers at 7:00 P.M.
The Senate stood recessed.
6:50 P.M.
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The President of the Senate in the Chair.
The committee to await upon the Governor appeared with his excellency the Governor, who delivered his message as follows:
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Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Lieutenant Governor Lawton, Supreme Court justices, constitutional officers, members of the Cabinet, distinguished members of the Legislature and fellow citizens of Wisconsin:
In a spirit of deep honor and urgent purpose, I have come here today to fulfill my obligation under the Wisconsin Constitution to report to you on the condition of our state.
And I can summarize that condition simply. The state of our government is profoundly troubled. The State of Wisconsin is as vibrant as ever.
The state of our government and the condition of our people are, to be sure, inextricably intertwined. But the true measure of Wisconsin's health lies not in our fiscal deficit but in our families' determination -- not in red ink on the budget's bottom line, but in the green expanses of our farms and forests -- not in the halls of state government alone, but in the living rooms, classrooms and workplaces across our great state.
