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We appreciate the courtesy and cooperation extended to us by the staff of State Fair Park. A response from State Fair Park's executive director follows the appendix.
Respectfully submitted,
Janice Mueller
State Auditor
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Communications
June 15, 2005
The Honorable John Gard
Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly
Dear Speaker Gard:
I am requesting that you direct the Chief Clerk to enter the attached remarks made on June 14, 2005 before the State Assembly into the Journal.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Adam Peer in my office.
Sincerely,
Ann Nischke
State Representative
97th Assembly District
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Remarks of the Honorable Ann M. Nischke before the Wisconsin State Assembly
"We recently celebrated Memorial Day and today is Flag Day. As legislators we are often called upon to share our thoughts on such occasions. I know I am not the only legislator in this room who feels that the valor shown by our hometown heroes has forever changed the way we will view these holidays.
During the War for Independence, General Washington created a recognition of the bravery of his soldiers. He called it the Badge of Military Merit and it later became known as the Purple Heart. Soldiers demonstrating gallantry and extraordinary fidelity were awarded this distinction and enrolled in the Book of Merit.
Today, we gather in Wisconsin's great hall of democracy to celebrate another patriot's life. Though I never met him, I've come to know Bobby Warns through his family, including his new baby girl Peyton, and his friends. Meeting the family of Bobby Warns has been so humbling. I can see in the eyes of his parents and his sister the love and pride that binds their family together. I can see their grief and sacrifice as well.
I stand in awe that Bobby was willing to leave the blessings of his loving home to take up arms and become one of our nations' warriors. He risked his life to defend the people of the United States and spread freedom throughout the world.
Mr. & Mrs. Warns, Bobby means so much to all of us. He lived the ideals upon which this country was founded. Faith and trust in God fortified Bobby in the same way it did the patriots who first carved a nation out of separate colonies. Bobby leaves his family, his new little girl and all of us with an astounding legacy of freedom.
Please listen with me to an excerpt from the Beatitudes in Matthew Chapter
5.
"Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted." We join Bobby's family in mourning their loss.
"Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled." Bobby's mission was righteous, his cause just, and his calling honorable.
"Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God." Bobby's vocation was unselfish, his motives chaste, and his faith was firm.
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." Bobby's was a mission of peace, to bring liberty and freedom to those who did not know it. His sacrifice is a testament to his faith.
"Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven."
Mr. & Mrs. Warns, you nurtured a gregarious young man who grew up to become a proud United States Marine, fortified in the faith you shared with him. We grieve his departure yet we rejoice in the anticipation of being united with him again in heaven. Thank you for sharing Bobby with us."
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Remarks of Mr. Robert Warns I, before the Wisconsin State Assembly.
"My name is Robert Warns, I am the father of Marine Corporal, Robert P. Warns, II. Bobby was killed in action, November 8th, in Iraq.
On January 30th and 31st, my wife, Bridget and I were watching the news. Seeing the election in Iraq and their success, was a very important thing to us. We watched people celebrate Freedom provided, in part, by our son. Freedom given to those who could not have attained it otherwise. Our brave Marine made his mark in world history.
Bobby, the Marines killed and wounded with him; the Marines of Golf Co., were in Iraq protecting us here at home and furthering freedom. They were providing protection for us and enabling freedom for all. Our service people on duty today, continue to provide that protection and freedom.
Our sadness runs deep, our pain is indescribable. However, we are all on this earth for a relatively short time, no matter how long we live. What we do with our lives, what can be called our legacy, is that which we are to be judged. Bobby achieved a life for which any patriot, citizen, or man should be proud to claim. Our son lives on in our hearts."
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Representative Vrakas asked unanimous consent for a leave of absence for part of today's session for Representatives Kleefisch and Lamb. Granted.
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Representative Turner asked unanimous consent for a leave of absence for part of today's session for Representatives Colon and Zepnick. Granted.
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Representative Huebsch asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that Assembly Bill 214 be withdrawn from today's calendar and taken up at this time. Granted.
Assembly Bill 214
Relating to: abuse of hazardous substances and providing penalties.
The question was: Shall Assembly amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 214 be adopted?
Motion carried.
The question was: Shall Assembly Bill 214 be ordered engrossed and read a third time?
Motion carried.
Representative Huebsch asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that Assembly Bill 214 be given a third reading. Granted.
The question was: Assembly Bill 214 having been read three times, shall the bill be passed?
Motion carried.
Representative Kleefisch asked unanimous consent to be recorded as voting "Aye" on the previous question. Granted.
Representative Huebsch asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that Assembly Bill 214 be immediately messaged to the Senate. Granted.
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Representative Vrakas asked unanimous consent that the Assembly stand recessed. Granted.
The Assembly stood recessed.
10:30 A.M.
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1:20 P.M.
The Assembly reconvened.
Speaker Gard in the chair.
Representative Huebsch asked unanimous consent for a quorum call. Granted.
A quorum was present.
Representative Colon asked unanimous consent that his leave of absence be lifted. Granted.
Representative Kleefisch asked unanimous consent that his leave of absence be lifted. Granted.
Representative Lamb asked unanimous consent that his leave of absence be lifted. Granted.
Representative Zepnick asked unanimous consent that his leave of absence be lifted. Granted.
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese in the chair.
Assembly Joint Resolution 42
Relating to: the life and public service of Vincent R. Mathews.
The question was: Shall Assembly Joint Resolution
42 be adopted?
Motion carried.
Representative Huebsch asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that Assembly Joint Resolution 42 be immediately messaged to the Senate. Granted.
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From: Robert J. Marchant, Senate Chief Clerk.
Mr. Speaker:
I am directed to inform you that the Senate has
Adopted and asks concurrence in:
Senate Joint Resolution
26
Senate Joint Resolution
27
Senate Joint Resolution
28
Senate Joint Resolution
29
Amended and concurred in as amended:
Assembly Bill 75
Representative Huebsch asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that Senate Joint Resolution 26 be withdrawn from the Senate message and taken up at this time. Granted.
Senate Joint Resolution 26
Relating to: proclaiming June 7 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Day in Wisconsin.
