If you have any questions regarding the report you may contact me at 608-274-1820, 800-231-8340 or
jkachelski@wha.org.
Sincerely,
Joseph Kachelski
Vice President
Southeast Wisconsin Professional
Baseball Park District
July 2, 2007
The Honorable, The Senate:
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Southeast Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District, we are pleased to the submit the District's Financial Statements‐Independent Auditor's Report for Year Ended December 31, 2006 (approved at the meeting of the Board of Directors on June 12, 2007) for your review and use. A copy can also be found on the District's website,
www.millerparkdistrict.com.
The above report indicates that the Southeast Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District Board of Directors has consistently protected the taxpayers of the five‐county District, and continues to do so. As you review the enclosed report, please note that for the eleventh consecutive year, the Southeast Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District has received a “clean opinion" from independent financial auditors, BDO Seidman, LLP. In this year's audit, dated April 26, 2007, BDO Seidman states, “In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the District, as of December 31, 2006, and the changes in its financial position, for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America."
Thank you for your assistance and cooperation. Please feel free to contact me if you should have any questions or should you desire more information.
Very truly yours,
Michael R. Duckett, P.E., R.L.S.
Executive Director
State of Wisconsin
Department of Health and Family Services
July 9, 2007
The Honorable, The Senate:
The Department of Health and Family Services is pleased to submit to you and the Legislature the report on Preparedness of the Wisconsin Public Health System to Respond to Public Health Emergencies. This report was prepared by the Department of Health and Family Services, Division of Public Health, as required by
2001 Wisconsin Act 109, s.250.03(3)(b).
Wisconsin's Public Health Preparedness Program continues to strengthen the foundation of preparedness through preparedness and response planning, workforce competency development and exercises with evaluation. State and local partners plan, train and exercise together to assure not only individual agency response capability, but also strong coordination for regional and statewide response. Highlights of the Pubic Health Preparedness Report include:
• Extensive pandemic influenza planning, purchasing of antiviral medication and exercising plans for disease containment.
• Establishing cross‐border capacity through participation in the Great Lakes Border Health Initiative, consisting of MN, WI, MI, IN, OH, PA, NY and Ontario. This group has developed and tested guidelines for sharing communicable disease information across state and international borders.
• Implementing the Wisconsin Electronic Disease Surveillance System and associated electronic laboratory reporting for real time access to disease identification.
• Developing Chemical Emergency Assessment Teams to mobilize environmental health staff resources in the event of a major incident resulting from chemical agents, radiological agents or natural disasters.
• Testing, evaluating and improving emergency response to public health emergencies, terrorism and mass casualty events at the State, regional, local and tribal level.
These successes reflect sustained progress as well as exciting enhancements to Wisconsin's readiness to prevent, detect, investigate, control and recover from a public health event.
With warm regards,
Kevin R. Hayden
Secretary
Joint Legislative Council
July 16, 2007
The Honorable, the Senate:
I am pleased to transmit to you the following report to the 2007 Legislature on legislation introduced by the Joint Legislative Council:
RL 2007-13 Special Committee on Strengthening Wisconsin Families
[2007 Assembly Bill 439]
I would appreciate your including this letter in the Journal for the information of the membership. Additional copies of this report are available at the Legislative Council Staff offices, One East Main, Suite 401, or from our web page at
http://www.legis.state.wi.us/lc/
Sincerely,
Terry C. Anderson
Director
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Relating to worker's compensation and affecting small businesses.
Submitted by Department of Workforce Development .
Report received from Agency, July 20, 2007.
Referred to committee on Small Business, Emergency Preparedness, Workforce Development, Technical Colleges and Consumer Protection, July 23, 2007
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Relating to fishing on the inland, outlying, and boundary waters of Wisconsin.
Submitted by Department of Natural Resources.
Report received from Agency, July 19, 2007.
Referred to committee on Environment and Natural Resources, July 23, 2007
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Relating to the administration of the forest crop law and the managed forest law.
Submitted by Department of Natural Resources.
Report received from Agency, July 19, 2007.
Referred to committee on Campaign Finance Reform, Rural Issues and Information Technology, July 23, 2007
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Relating to the referral of private timber sale requests to cooperating foresters.
Submitted by Department of Natural Resources.
Report received from Agency, July 19, 2007.
Referred to committee on Campaign Finance Reform, Rural Issues and Information Technology, July 23, 2007
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Relating to contracting for timber sale establishment services on state land and to the educational requirements for cooperating foresters.
Submitted by Department of Natural Resources.
Report received from Agency, July 19, 2007.
Referred to committee on Campaign Finance Reform, Rural Issues and Information Technology, July 23, 2007
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Motions Under Senate Rule 98 and Joint Rule 7
for the Month of June 2007
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Roessler, for Dale Barber, on the occasion of celebrating his 70th Birthday shared with family and friends.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Schultz, for Betty Hayes Baxter, on the occasion of providing the gift of dance to youth and their families for 60 years.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Darling, for Ned and Helen Bechthold, on the occasion of being recognized as COA Youth and Family Centers' Parents of the Year.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Vinehout, for the Black River Country Bank, on the occasion of 100 years of exceptional service to the citizens of Jackson County.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Lazich, for William R. Boelk, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Roessler, for Lieutenant Orren (Mick) Burroughs III, on the occasion of his retirement after his 25 years of meritorious service with the Fond du Lac Police Department.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Risser, for Willa Cai, on the occasion of participating in the 2007 THINK Summer Institute.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Hansen, for the Cayemberg family, on the occasion of the 70th annual family reunion.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Taylor, for Christian Faith Fellowship Church and Destiny Youth Plaza, on the occasion of the dedication of their new facility.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Taylor, for the Commando Phase II, on the occasion of all their selfless service to the community.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Risser, for Kyler Crawford, on the occasion of participating in the 2007 THINK Summer Institute.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Breske, for Kevin Doolittle, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Taylor, for Thomas A. Edison Middle and High School, on the occasion of thanking the staff and students as the doors close on this landmark event as it merges with John Muir Middle School.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Darling, for Dr. Howard Fuller, on the occasion of receiving the William C. Frye Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Hansen, for Rose Gruber, on the occasion of all her significant contributions to our community and wish her continued success in the future.
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A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Darling, for Dr. Jon Gudeman, on the occasion of being recognized by the Grand Avenue Club for being an outstanding citizen.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Darling, for Gwen T. Jackson, on the occasion of the establishment of the Gwen T. Jackson Endowment.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Taylor, for Ms. Gwen T. Jackson, on the occasion of her recognition from the American Red Cross for her selfless dedication to the community.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Harsdorf, for Mr. Steven Jensen, on the occasion of his retirement after 37 years of service with the Wisconsin State Park System and the Department of Natural Resources.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Cowles, for Matthew Jenson, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
