executive order #121
Relating to a Proclamation of a State of Emergency Relating to the Provision of Equipment or Services to Hurricane Katrina Evacuees Relocated to the State of Wisconsin
WHEREAS, the Governors of many states have declared a state of emergency due to the catastrophic damage to persons and property caused by Hurricane Katrina; and
WHEREAS, this catastrophic damage has caused the evacuation of persons from the affected;
WHEREAS, local and county agencies are being impacted by requests for emergency assistance by evacuees from states affected by Hurricane Katrina who may be relocating to the State of Wisconsin; and
WHEREAS, Wisconsin Emergency Management is closely monitoring the situation in conjunction with local and county officials; and
WHEREAS, Wisconsin Emergency Management has received numerous requests from local and county officials for assistance;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIM DOYLE, Governor of the State of Wisconsin, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of this state, specifically by Wis. Stats. 166.03(1)(a)(3) and (4) and 166.03(1)(b)(1), do hereby:
1. Declare the catastrophic damage caused by Hurricane Katrina to be a natural disaster causing indirect impact on the State of Wisconsin;
2. Proclaim that State of Wisconsin to be in a State of Emergency for a period of 30 days, unless such period is extended by joint resolution of the Legislature;
3. Direct all state agencies of the State of Wisconsin to assist Wisconsin Emergency Management and local and county agencies providing emergency assistance to evacuees from Hurricane Katrina relocating to the State of Wisconsin, to include utilizing personnel, facilities, supplies and equipment before and during the state of emergency.
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IN TESTIMONY WHERE OF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Wisconsin to be affixed. Done at the Capitol in the city of Madison this seventh day of September in the year two thousand five.
JIM DOYLE
Governor
By the governor:
DOUGLAS LA FOLLETTE
Secretary of State
executive order #122
Relating to a Proclamation that the Flag of the United States and the Flag of the State of Wisconsin be Flown at Half- Staff as a Mark of Respect for Sergeant First Class Trevor Diesing of the United States Army Who Lost His Life During Operation Iraqi Freedom
WHEREAS, on August 25, 2005, Sergeant First Class Trevor Diesing, a member of Special Operations Command, United States Army, died as a result of injuries sustained during enemy action in Iraq; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant First Class Trevor Diesing provided faithful and honorable service to the people of the State of Wisconsin and the people of the United States; and
WHEREAS, the people of Wisconsin mourn the death of Sergeant First Class Trevor Diesing; and
WHEREAS, a memorial service will be held for Sergeant First Class Trevor Diesing on Saturday, September 10, 2005;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIM DOYLE, Governor of the State of Wisconsin, by the authority vested in me by Federal and State law, do hereby order that the flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Wisconsin shall be flown at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations of the State of Wisconsin equipped with such flags beginning at sunrise on September 10, 2005, and ending at sunset on that date.
IN TESTIMONY WHERE OF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Wisconsin to be affixed. Done at the Capitol in the city of Madison this eighth day of September in the year two thousand five.
JIM DOYLE
Governor
By the governor:
DOUGLAS LA FOLLETTE
Secretary of State
executive order #123
Relating to a Proclamation that the Flag of the United States and the Flag of the State of Wisconsin be Flown at Half-Staff as a Mark of Respect for Lance Corporal Ryan Nass of the United States Marine Corps Who Lost His Life During Operation Enduring Freedom
WHEREAS, on September 3, 2005, Lance Corporal Ryan Nass, a member of 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, United States Marine Corps, lost his life while serving in Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Ryan Nass provided faithful and honorable service to the people of the State of Wisconsin and the people of the United States; and
WHEREAS, the people of Wisconsin mourn the death of Lance Corporal Ryan Nass; and
WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Ryan Nass will be laid to rest on Saturday, September 10, 2005;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIM DOYLE, Governor of the State of Wisconsin, by the authority vested in me by Federal and State law, do hereby order that the flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Wisconsin shall be flown at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations of the State of Wisconsin equipped with such flags beginning at sunrise on September 10, 2005, and ending at sunset on that date.
IN TESTIMONY WHERE OF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Wisconsin to be affixed. Done at the Capitol in the city of Madison this eighth day of September in the year two thousand five.
JIM DOYLE
Governor
By the governor:
DOUGLAS LA FOLLETTE
Secretary of State
executive order #124
Relating to a Proclamation that the Flag of the United States and the Flag of the State of Wisconsin be Flown at Half-Staff to commemorate the four year anniversary of the Terrorist attacks on the United States
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2001, a series of vicious and cowardly terrorist attacks claimed the lives of numerous innocent and unsuspecting United States citizens; and
WHEREAS, the people of the State of Wisconsin, with heavy hearts, mourn the loss of all of the men, women and children who died as a result of these cowardly acts; and
WHEREAS, the people of the State of Wisconsin are forever indebted to the National Guard for its pivotal role in national and international operations instituted for the safety and protection of our great nation and all that it stands for; and
WHEREAS, the people of the State of Wisconsin wish to commend and honor the bravery exhibited by all emergency and volunteer personnel who assisted in rescue, evacuation and medical assistance efforts immediately following the attacks and in the many months that followed; and
WHEREAS, September 11th should be thought of as a day of remembrance for the victims and of hope for the enduring spirit of America; and
WHEREAS, federal law requires the flag of the United States to be flown at half-staff on September 11th, Patriot Day;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIM DOYLE, Governor of the State of Wisconsin, by the authority vested in me by Federal and State law, do hereby order that the flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Wisconsin be flown at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations of the State of Wisconsin equipped with such flags beginning at sunrise and ending at sundown on September 11, 2005.
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IN TESTIMONY WHERE OF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Wisconsin to be affixed. Done at the Capitol in the city of Madison this eighth day of September in the year two thousand five.
JIM DOYLE
Governor
By the governor:
DOUGLAS LA FOLLETTE
Secretary of State
Pursuant to Senate Rule
17 (5), Representative Gundrum added as a coauthor of
Senate Bill 296.
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Relating to landfilling of solid waste.
Submitted by Department of Natural Resources.
Report received from Agency, September 9, 2005.
Referred to committee on Natural Resources and Transportation, September 14, 2005.
Relating to miscellaneous structures and dredging in navigable waterways.
Submitted by Department of Natural Resources.
Report received from Agency, September 9, 2005.
Referred to committee on Natural Resources and Transportation, September 14, 2005.
Relating to excluding additional organic compounds for the volatile organic compound (VOC) definition and to VOC emission limits for yeast manufacturing.
Submitted by Department of Natural Resources.
Report received from Agency, September 9, 2005.
Referred to committee on Natural Resources and Transportation, September 14, 2005.
Relating to the 2005 migratory game bird seasons.
Submitted by Department of Natural Resources.
Report received from Agency, September 9, 2005.
Referred to committee on Natural Resources and Transportation, September 14, 2005.
Relating to the public school open enrollment program.
