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Representative Huebsch asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that Assembly Bill 214 be withdrawn from today's calendar and taken up at this time.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.
By
Senators
A. Lasee, Roessler, Darling, Olsen, Stepp, Carpenter, Kedzie, Coggs and Breske; cosponsored by Representatives Ainsworth, Kerkman, Gronemus, Owens, Hahn, Bies, Albers, Boyle, Jeskewitz, Kreibich, Pocan, M. Williams, Ott, Berceau, Petrowski, Gunderson, Lothian, Sheridan, Towns, Fields, Davis, Hundertmark, Grigsby, Vrakas, Van Roy, Turner and Lehman.
The question was: Shall Senate Joint Resolution 26 be concurred in?
Motion carried.
Representative Huebsch asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that Senate Joint Resolution 26 be immediately messaged to the Senate. Granted.
Representative Huebsch asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that Senate Joint Resolution 27 be withdrawn from the Senate message and taken up at this time. Granted.
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Senate Joint Resolution 27
Relating to: Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs 60 Years of Service to Veterans.
By
Senators
Kanavas, Zien, Leibham, A. Lasee, Darling, Brown, Olsen, Roessler, Schultz, Risser, Carpenter and Kedzie; cosponsored by Representatives Davis, Gard, Nischke, Gundrum, Kestell, Freese, Hahn, J. Fitzgerald, Hundertmark, Petrowski, Ott, Townsend, Owens, Albers, Van Roy, Krawczyk, Strachota, Lothian, Pettis, Seidel, Sinicki, Lehman, Van Akkeren, Bies, Hebl, Turner, Kreuser, Travis, McCormick, Kreibich, Gunderson and Nass.
The question was: Shall Senate Joint Resolution 27 be concurred in?
Motion carried.
Representative Huebsch asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that Senate Joint Resolution 27 be immediately messaged to the Senate. Granted.
Representative Huebsch asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that Senate Joint Resolution 28 be withdrawn from the Senate message and taken up at this time. Granted.
Senate Joint Resolution 28
Relating to: proclaiming an annual Renewable Energy Awareness Week (the week of the summer solstice) and an annual Renewable Energy Awareness Day (June 21).
By
Senators
A. Lasee, Harsdorf, Kapanke and Cowles; cosponsored by Representatives Ott, Hahn, Freese, Montgomery and Gronemus.
The question was: Shall Senate Joint Resolution 28 be concurred in?
Motion carried.
Representative Huebsch asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that Senate Joint Resolution 28 be immediately messaged to the Senate. Granted.
Representative Huebsch asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that Senate Joint Resolution 29 be withdrawn from the Senate message and taken up at this time. Granted.
Senate Joint Resolution 29
Relating to: expressing support for the continued presence of military installations throughout the state.
By
Senator
Brown
; cosponsored by Representative Musser
.
The question was: Shall Senate Joint Resolution 29 be concurred in?
Motion carried.
Representative Huebsch asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that Senate Joint Resolution 29 be immediately messaged to the Senate. Granted.
Assembly Bill 75
Relating to: regulating the cremation of human remains, creating a Crematory Authority Council, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.
The question was: Shall Senate amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 75 be concurred in?
Motion carried.
Representative Huebsch asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that the Assembly's action on Assembly Bill 75 be immediately messaged to the Senate. Granted.
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