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Visitors
During today’s session, the following visitors honored the Assembly by their presence and were welcomed by the presiding officer and the members:
Keith Best, staff member and guest of Representative Allen.
Fred, Lukas and Theresa Barnes, Gail Campbell, Phillip Corona, Kevin Fech, Erin Miller, Emily Steele-Campbell, Niko Yelic, Penelope Gall, Elizabeh Coroo and Dina Sullivan, representing the Survival Coalition of Wisconsin Disability Organizations, guests of Representative Sinicki.
Hunter Lisko and Patty O'Brien of North Fond du Lac, guests of Representative Schraa.
Brianna Schultz, Jordan Langan, Jacob Olbrich and Ashley Gruel, visiting from Marengo, IL, guests of Representative Kleefisch.
Sheriff Paul Milbrath of Jefferson, guest of Representative Jorgensen.
Mabel Schumacher of Fort Atkinson, guest of Representative Jorgensen.
Marleen and John LaPlant of Fort Atkinson, guest of Representative Jorgensen.
Claire Frey of Cambridge, guest of Representative Jorgensen.
Carol Patvin of Menomonee Falls, guest of Representative Jorgensen.
Frederick Bath of Wabeno, guest of Representative Jorgensen.
Jerry Witt of Menomonee Falls, guest of Representative Jorgensen.
Donna Ingham of Fort Atkinson, guest of Representative Jorgensen.
Daniel Juday of Fort Atkinson, guest of Representative Jorgensen.
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Announcements
Representative C. Taylor asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of Tony Robinson, who passed away on March 6 at the age of 19. Granted.
Representative R. Brooks asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of Marine Staff Sergeant Kerry Kemp of Port Washington, who passed away when the Black Hawk helicopter he was training in crashed in the water off of the shores of Eglin Air Force Base in Florida on March 10. Granted.
Representative Barca asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his son, Peter Joseph Barca, on the occasion of his 23rd birthday on March 14. Granted.
Representative Barca asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Representative Josh Zepnick, on the occasion of his 47th birthday on March 21. Granted.
Representative Kerkman asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of her father, Mark Starzyk, on the occasion of his 69th birthday on March 20. Granted.
Representative Kerkman asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Chad Giles, on the occasion of his 45th birthday on March 4. Granted.
Representative Jorgensen asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of the Whitewater Lady Whippets Basketball Team for their undefeated season and for winning the WIAA Division III Girls State Championship. Granted.
Representative Subeck asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Madison Metro drivers and transit drivers statewide, in recognition of Transit Drivers Appreciation Day on March 18. Granted.
Representative Jagler asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his daughter, Grace Jagler, on the occasion of her 18th birthday on March 21, which is also World Down Syndrome Day. Granted.
Representative Tittl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his wife, Julie Tittl, on the occasion of her birthday on March 10. Granted.
Representative Tittl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his grandson, Grant Robert Naber, on the occasion of his third bithday. Granted.
Representative Stuck asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of her son, Graesen Stuck, on the occasion of his 6th birthday on March 4. Granted.
Representative Johnson asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Granted.
Representative Edming asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his son, Eric Edming, on the occasion of his 38th birthday on March 16. Granted.
Representative VanderMeer asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of her mother, Millie VanderMeer, on the occasion of her 88th birthday on March 19. Granted.
Representative Allen asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Nicolas Spindt, a bronze medal recipient as a top youth volunteer, as recognized by the Prudential Spirit of the Community program. Nicolas, age 11, collected more than 1000 pairs of socks and 300 pairs of shoes and donated them to homeless veterans. Granted.
Representative Tranel asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Cuba City Lady Cubans Girls Basketball Team, who won the WIAA Division IV State Championship. Granted.
Representative Zepnick asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Representative JoCasta Zamarripa, on the occasion of her birthday on March 8. Granted.
Representative Kulp asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his mother, Pauline Kulp, on the occasion of her birthday. Granted.
Representative Petryk asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of the Prescott High School Cardinals Boys Basketball Team, who earned a trip to WIAA Division III State Tournament this weekend. Granted.
Representative Murphy asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of the Wisconsin Badger Mens Basketball Team for winning the Big 10 regular season title, the Big 10 Championship and their first time as NCAA #1 Seed. Granted.
Representative Vorpagel asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his uncle, Mark Meerstein, and the Northeastern Wisconsin (NEW) Lutheran High School Blazers Boys Basketball team, who will be making their second consecutive appearance in the WIAA State Tournament. Mr. Meerstein is the coach at NEW Lutheran and has a couple of silver basketballs in the trophy case and will be going for the elusive gold ball this weekend. Granted.
Representative Ballweg asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of her daughter, Rebecca Ballweg, on the occasion of her birthday today. Granted.
Representative Steineke asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his parents, Ed and Karen Steineke, on the occasion of their 58th wedding anniversary. Granted.
Representative Horlacher asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Adam and Madelin Olson, on the occasion of their marriage on March 14. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Wendy Kaplan, Dan Blomgren, Dennis Ganshert, Josh Gretebeck, Terry Holmes, Debbie Notstad, Tom Veek, Barbara Schlaefer and Jeanne Sterken, who visited the Capitol in support of Disability Advocacy Day. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Lyle Updike, Town of Sun Prairie, for receiving the “The Silver Beaver Award” from the Boy Scouts of America., an award given to Adult Leaders who have made an impact on the lives of youth through many years of service, hard work, self-sacrifice and self-dedication. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Maggie Batterman of Sun Prairie, for receiving a Platinum Award for her dance solo “Truth” while competing in a regional dance competition in Chicago. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Regan Batterman of Sun Prairie, for receiving a Platinum Award for her dance solo “Always Remember” while competing in a regional dance competition in Chicago. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Helena Szymborski of Sun Prairie, for receiving a Platinum Award for her dance solo “Sort of” while competing in a regional dance competition in Chicago. Granted.
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Adjournment
Representative Steineke moved that the Assembly stand adjourned pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.
The question was: Shall the Assembly stand adjourned?
Motion carried.
The Assembly stood adjourned.
3:42 P.M.
