During today’s session, the following visitors honored the Assembly by their presence and were welcomed by the presiding officer and the members:
Racine Park High School JROTC Cadets and Color Guards Jon Kosterman, Jordan Gonzales, Nicole Mills and Nadya Rodriguez, guests of Representative Wittke.
Academy Principal William O’Malley, Superintendent Dr. Eric Gallien, and Matt Montemurro, Chair – Academies of Racine Steering Committee, guests of Representative Wittke.
Christine and Annalise Schraa, wife and daughter of Representative Schraa.
Sarah Oberhoffer, Lupus Foundation of America Wisconsin board chair, guest of Representative Schraa.
2019 Syttende Mai King and Queen Jerry and Karen Lapidakis, Prince Gage Sveum, and Princess Natalie Zarnoth, guests of Representative Hebl.
Members of the Seymour High School Civics Team, guests of Representative Steineke.
Mike, Mary and Brittni Vande Walle of Uncle Mike’s Bake Shoppe in De Pere, guests of Representative Macco.
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Announcements
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of his father-in-law Kenneth Bryant, who passed away on May 8 at the age of 91. Granted.
Representative Quinn asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of his cousin, Brett Tyler of Rice Lake, who died in a car accident on May 12 at the age of 23. Brett leaves behind his wife McKayla and young daughter Berklee. Granted.
Representative Steineke asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Hortonville High School student Grace Vanden Heuvel, who won the Wisconsin National Center for Women & Information Technology Award for Aspirations in Computing. Granted.
Representative Tittl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of the State of Israel in recognition of their becoming an independent state in May 1948. Granted.
Representative Spiros asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his grandson Alek Sanderson, on the occasion of his 6th birthday today. Granted.
Representative Pope asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Representative Gary Hebl, on the occasion of his birthday. Granted.
Representative Sortwell asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in recognition of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day on May 14, honoring the Hmong-Lao veterans for their assistance and involvement with the United States during the Vietnam War. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Kathy Klinke, who received the 2019 Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year Award for her work with the Optimist Club. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Becky Petersen, who received the 2019 Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year Award for her work with Marketplace Dayz and Kula Yoga & Wellness. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Kari Aagerup, who received Stoughton’s 2019 Business of the Year Award. Kari owns SCAA Resale, a thrift shop that fundraises for her non-profit Second Chance Animal Advocates. She has raised over $12,000 to help 183 animals. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Stafanie Hammis and Jahn Witzel, who received Stoughton’s 2019 Volunteer of the Year Award. Stafanie for her volunteer work for The Gathering Table, a free meal twice a month at the Senior Center and Jahn for his work around the city helping to make Stoughton beautiful. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Matthew Griffey, who received Stoughton’s 2019 Friend of the Youth Award. Matthew helped construct Aldo Leopold style benches for the outside classroom at Kegonsa Elementary. Granted.
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Adjournment
Representative Felzkowski 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.
3:17 P.M.
