AJR98: Joint Resolution Text

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2017 - 2018 LEGISLATURE

2017 Assembly JOINT RESOLUTION 98

January 17, 2018 - Introduced by Representative Krug, cosponsored by Senator Testin. Referred to Committee on Rules.

AJR98,1,2 Relating to: commemorating the life and accomplishments of Robert Rama Williams.

AJR98,1,4 Whereas, Robert Rama Williams was born on September 5, 1925, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to Ralph Williams and Jeannette Gibson; and

AJR98,1,6 Whereas, Robert spent his childhood growing up in Neenah, Wisconsin, before enrolling at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1943; and

AJR98,1,8 Whereas, Robert joined a Navy program where his unit was subsequently sent to Oberlin College in Ohio for continued education; and

AJR98,1,11 Whereas, in 1945, Robert returned to the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and following his graduation in 1949, worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and as an editor for Gas Magazines; and

AJR98,1,13 Whereas, Robert was married to Mary Markham in Janesville, Wisconsin, before moving with his family to Stevens Point, Wisconsin, in 1953; and

AJR98,2,3 Whereas, his previous work in public relations at the Kohler Company led to Robert's eventual formation of his own public relations firm, Idea Associates, in 1958; and

AJR98,2,6 Whereas, during his career, Robert aided in a multitude of political campaigns, including several for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, as well as those of Melvin R. Laird and Lee Sherman Dreyfus; and

AJR98,2,9 Whereas, Robert's public relations clients included the Marshfield Clinic, the Copps Company, Good Roads Association, the University of Wisconsin Alumni Association, and others; and

AJR98,2,12 Whereas, one of Robert's most significant works was assisting Melvin R. Laird in the Laird Youth Leadership Campaign at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point; and

AJR98,2,18 Whereas, throughout the course of his life, Robert was awarded many honors, such as the Distinguished Service Award from the University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Journalism, the Letters and Science Community Award and Significant Achievement Award from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, and the Quality of Life Leadership Award from St. Michael's Foundation; and

AJR98,2,21 Whereas, Robert's life was changed when he contracted polio in 1954, but it led to his outstanding educational efforts on post-polio syndrome research and awareness, for which he was honored by the Rotary Club of Stevens Point; and

AJR98,2,24 Whereas, Robert was an outstanding citizen, who loved his family and friends, and contributed greatly to his community and the State of Wisconsin; now, therefore, be it

AJR98,3,3 Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the members of the Wisconsin Legislature honor the life and the exceptional accomplishments of Robert Rama Williams; and, be it further

AJR98,3,5 Resolved, That the assembly chief clerk shall provide a copy of this resolution to his family.

AJR98,3,6 (End)