SJR46: Joint Resolution Text

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2013 - 2014 LEGISLATURE

2013 Senate JOINT RESOLUTION 46

August 21, 2013 - Introduced by Senators Risser, T. Cullen, Schultz, Darling, Miller, Jauch, Erpenbach, Carpenter, Shilling, L. Taylor and Lehman, cosponsored by Representatives Sargent, Milroy, Bernier, Sinicki, Murphy, Kahl, C. Taylor, Wright, Kolste, Spiros, Nygren, Berceau, Pope, Ringhand, Ohnstad and Zamarripa. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.

SJR46,1,1 Relating to: the life and public service of Kathryn Morrison.

SJR46,1,3 Whereas, Kathryn Morrison was born on May 22, 1942, in Madison, Wisconsin, and died on June 30, 2013, in Madison; and

SJR46,1,5   Whereas, Kathryn began her long and distinguished career as an assistant professor at the UW-Platteville School of Business & Economics; and

SJR46,1,8   Whereas, Kathryn became the first woman to serve in the Wisconsin Senate in 1975, serving the 17th Senate District, and was the first woman to serve on the powerful Joint Committee on Finance, in 1976; and

SJR46,1,11   Whereas, Kathryn was held in high respect by her colleagues and in 1976 was the recipient of the Woman of the Year in State Politics award and the Wisconsin Church Women United's Woman of the Year award; and

SJR46,1,14 Whereas, Kathryn was both unwavering in her dedication to her core beliefs and respectful of those with whom she disagreed, and dedicated her time in the legislature to helping those who were most in need; and

SJR46,2,3 Whereas, Kathryn served for a time in the United States Department of Health and Human Services and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; and

SJR46,2,6 Whereas, Kathryn continued to be active in the community by serving as a consultant at the Wisconsin Regional Geriatric Center and as administrator of the Division of Health in Wisconsin; and

SJR46,2,9 Whereas, Kathryn was the chief financial officer of the New York City Health and Hospital Corporation, which runs the public hospital system in New York City; and

SJR46,2,12 Whereas, Kathryn was an adjunct professor at New York University, and was the senior vice president for finance and administration at the March of Dimes until her retirement in 2004; and

SJR46,2,16 Whereas, Kathryn benefited greatly throughout her life and public career from the strong love and support of her brothers, Phillip Morrison of Mesa, Arizona, and Paul Morrison of Fort Collins, Colorado, and her longtime friend, Katharine Lyall; now, therefore, be it

SJR46,2,20 Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the members of the Wisconsin legislature do commend the devoted public service that Kathryn Morrison contributed to her community, express their sorrow at her death, and extend their condolences to her family and friends; and, be it further

SJR46,2,23 Resolved, That the senate chief clerk shall provide a copy of this joint resolution to Kathryn's brothers, Phillip and Paul Morrison, and to her longtime friend, Katharine Lyall.

SJR46,2,24 (End)