Semenas, Christopher,
of Kenosha, as a member of the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, for the term ending May 1, 2007.
Shields, Thomas,
of Oshkosh, as a member of the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System to serve for the term ending May 1, 2008.
Smith, Brent,
of La Crosse, as a member of the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2013.
Spector, Michael,
of Shorewood, as a member of the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2012.
VanderMeulen Crain, Judith,
of Green Bay, as a member of the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2012.
Read.
The question was: Confirmation?
The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 30; noes, 3; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Breske, Carpenter, Coggs, Cowles, Darling, Decker, Ellis, Erpenbach, S. Fitzgerald, Hansen, Harsdorf, Jauch, Kapanke, Kedzie, Kreitlow, A. Lasee, Lassa, Lehman, Leibham, Miller, Olsen, Plale, Risser, Robson, Roessler, Schultz, Sullivan, Taylor, Vinehout and Wirch - 30.
Noes - Senators Grothman, Kanavas and Lazich - 3.
Absent or not voting - None.
Confirmed.
Senator Grothman, with unanimous consent, asked to be recorded as voting Aye on the appointment of Michael Spector.
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Senate Resolution 2
Relating to: the senate rules.
Senate amendment 1 to Senate Resolution 2 offered by Senator S. Fitzgerald.
Senator Robson moved rejection of Senate amendment 1 to Senate Resolution 2.
The question was: Rejection of Senate amendment 1 to Senate Resolution 2?
Rejected.
Senate amendment 2 to Senate Resolution 2 offered by Senator Robson.
The question was: Adoption of Senate amendment 2 to Senate Resolution 2?
Adopted.
The question was: Shall Senate Resolution
2 be adopted?
The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 33; noes, 0; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Breske, Carpenter, Coggs, Cowles, Darling, Decker, Ellis, Erpenbach, S. Fitzgerald, Grothman, Hansen, Harsdorf, Jauch, Kanavas, Kapanke, Kedzie, Kreitlow, A. Lasee, Lassa, Lazich, Lehman, Leibham, Miller, Olsen, Plale, Risser, Robson, Roessler, Schultz, Sullivan, Taylor, Vinehout and Wirch - 33.
Noes - None.
Absent or not voting - None.
Adopted.
Senator Erpenbach, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of his parents Bill and Elizabeth Erpenbach, who are celebrating their 50th Anniversary in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Senator Grothman, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Army Specialist IV Stephen William Castner of Cedarburg who died in Iraq, July 24, 2006.
Senator Grothman, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Captain Kevin M. Kryst, 27, of West Bend who was a soldier killed in Iraq, December 18, 2006.
Senator Bob Jauch, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of JR Salzman, a soldier from Hayward who was seriously injured in Iraq by an IED explosion and lost his right arm. He is a log-rolling champion and a demonstration of the character and strength of the men and women who serve. He said although he lost an arm, his legs are fine, so he can still logroll.
Senator Joseph Leibham, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of the life and spirit of Blondina H. Manser.
Senator Roessler, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Irv Voyer of Oshkosh for being an outstanding community volunteer who served with distinction as a self-determined professional photographer for persons and community celebrations in Oshkosh. His presence, community support, cheerleading, the honor of being with him and being recipients of his photo artistry, is sorely missed.
Senator Wirch, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Gail Gentz. Gail did an outstanding job as Clerk of the courts in Kenosha for 18 years. She handled a difficult job in an excellent manner. I wish her a long and happy retirement.
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Senator Robson, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn until 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 30, 2007, pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.
Adjourned.
12:15 P.M.
