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Introduction and Reference of Proposals
Read first time and referred:
Relating to: requiring the Committee on Assembly Organization to consider certain health insurance legislation.
By Representatives Riemer, C. Taylor, Barca and Hesselbein.
hist70251Read and referred to Committee on Assembly Organization. _____________
Visitors
During today’s session, the following visitors honored the Assembly by their presence and were welcomed by the presiding officer and the members:
The family of today’s Hometown Hero Award recipient Willard J. Weiss, including Jean Weiss, Shelley Joan Weiss, Brownie Ehlers, Rhonda Warren, Jillann Keip, Miranda Bice, Ben Bice, Bridger Bice, and Gerry Pechmann, guests of Representative Jagler.
The family and colleagues of today’s Hometown Hero Award recipient Dr. Tom Albiero, including Mary and Max Albiero, Jim Strachota, Alissa Mosal, Sandy Apel, Ruth Henkle, Jacci Gambucci, Jim Pauly, and Becca Breitlow, guests of Representative Gannon.
Students from Melrose-Mindoro High School, guests of Representative Pronschinske.
Students from Parkview Elementary School in Plymouth, guests of Representative Vorpagel.
Alexander Sheibe and his mom, Stacy, guests of Representative Tittl.
Pastor Danny Leavins and his wife, Kristen, and their children, Abigail, Eliza, Anna, and Benjamin, guests of Representative Rohrkaste.
Madeline Laufenberg, compliance/CRA officer for McFarland State Bank, guest of Representative Hebl.
Jimmy Kauffman, President and CEO of Bank of Sun Prairie, guest of Representative Hebl.
Students from St. Paul's Lutheran School in Tomah, guests of Representative VanderMeer.
Westby Syttende Mai royalty, Taylor Hessler and Maddy Swick, guests of Representative Nerison.
United Auto Worker members and retirees, guests of Representatives Ohnstad and Barca.
Therese Oldenburg from Beloit, representing the Rock River Trail Initiative, guest of Representative Spreitzer.
Students from ALBA Charter School in Milwaukee, accompanied by their teacher, Brenda Martinez, guests of Representative Zepnick.
Tim Mahone, President of the University of Wisconsin - Parkside Foundation Board, member of the Mahone Foundation and founder of Mahone Strategies, guest of Representative Barca.
Shelley Davies of Oshkosh, widow of Don Davies who was the founder and longtime operator of Oshkosh City Cab Co., guest of Representative Hintz.
Karen and Neil Bogenschneider, guests of Representative Ballweg.
Hilary Sager and Heidi Normandin, guests of Representative Ballweg.
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Announcements
Representative Considine asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of Tom Pleger, past Dean of University of Wisconsin - Baraboo-Sauk County, who passed away on May 7. Granted.
Representative Schraa asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of Don Davies of Oshkosh, owner of the Oshkosh City Cab Co., who passed away on March 3 at the age of 87. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of Anthony Blaschka of Sun Prairie, who recently passed away at the age of 78. Granted.
Representative Sanfelippo asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of Red Christensen, who passed away recently. Granted.
Representative Subeck asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of her youngest niece, Scarlett Subeck, who turned 9 today. Granted.
Representative Crowley asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his intern Bryn Baffer, an English major at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, who, upon graduation next week, will be leaving Wisconsin to attend law school to become a family lawyer. Granted.
Representative Crowley asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his intern Aron Mozes, an International Studies and Economics major at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, who, upon graduation this week, plans to move back home to Minnesota to work on some campaigns before attending law school. Granted.
Representative Summerfield asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his mother-in-law, Nancy Ustruck, on the occasion of her birthday today. Granted.
Representative Felzkowski asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Skylar Witte, Miss Wisconsin USA, who is currently in Las Vegas preparing to compete for Miss USA this Sunday, May 14. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Richard and Margie Ramker of Stoughton, on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary on May 6. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Kari Reiser, a fourth grade teacher from Stoughton, for receiving the 2017 Kohl Fellowship Award for excellence and innovation in teaching. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Peg Kershner of Sun Prairie, who retired after 22 years working for the Sun Prairie Police Department’s record bureau. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Mike and Lori Grob of Cottage Grove, who have contributed their time and talents to young men in Scouting over the past 17 years. Granted.
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Adjournment
Speaker Vos 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.
5:35 P.M.
