2009 Assembly Joint Resolution 50
ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION
Relating to: the public service of Allen J. Buechel.
Whereas, Allen J. Buechel was sworn in on April 21, 2009, for his fifth consecutive term as Fond du Lac county executive, making him the longest serving county executive in Wisconsin history; and
Whereas, Mr. Buechel began his career as an elected official in 1976, winning a seat on the Fond du Lac County board of supervisors, where he served 17 years; and
Whereas, his achievements included chairing the Finance, Taxation, and Personnel Committee; and
Whereas, Mr. Buechel was elected county executive in 1993; and
Whereas, under his leadership, Fond du Lac County piloted W-2 and Family Care for the State of Wisconsin, two programs that have grown immensely and now have become adopted statewide; and
Whereas, Mr. Buechel was instrumental in developing the Save a Smile program, which provides dental care to Medicare eligible children in Fond du Lac County and will serve as a pilot to several other counties; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the legislature commends the exceptional commitment Allen J. Buechel has to Fond du Lac County and wishes him much continued success.
