Relating to: recognizing November 2, 2019, as Día de los Muertos in the state of Wisconsin.
hist110152The question was: Shall Assembly Resolution 18 be adopted? Motion carried.
Assembly Joint Resolution 97
Relating to: commemorating the one-year anniversary of the Chippewa Falls Girl Scout Tragedy.
hist110153The question was: Shall Assembly Joint Resolution 97 be adopted? Motion carried.
hist110154Representative Steineke asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that Assembly Joint Resolution 97 be immediately messaged to the Senate. Granted. Assembly Joint Resolution 99
Relating to: proclaiming November 2019 as Runaway Prevention Month in Wisconsin.
hist110155The question was: Shall Assembly Joint Resolution 99 be adopted? Motion carried.
hist109883Representatives Skowronski, Spiros and Considine asked unanimous consent to be added as coauthors of Assembly Joint Resolution 99. Granted. hist110156Representative Steineke asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that Assembly Joint Resolution 99 be immediately messaged to the Senate. Granted. Senate Joint Resolution 67
Relating to: honoring the life and public service of Dennis Burns.
hist110157The question was: Shall Senate Joint Resolution 67 be concurred in? Motion carried.
hist110158Representative Steineke asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that Senate Joint Resolution 67 be immediately messaged to the Senate. Granted. _____________
Visitors
During today’s session, the following visitors honored the Assembly by their presence and were welcomed by the presiding officer and the members:
Kim Theobald and Rich Chiapette, guests of Representative Vos.
Mark Anderson, James Yurs, David and Alice Wangnoss, Ron Disch, Sean Coffey and Kathleen Roach, guests of Representative Vos.
Khary Pennebecker of Moms Demand Action, guest of Representative Sinicki.
Matt Sliker from Milwaukee County Transit System, guest of Representative Goyke.
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Announcements
Representative Spreitzer asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of U.S. Army Sergeant Robert McCarville of Beloit. Sgt. McCarville was killed in action during World War II on December 5, 1942, and his unit was unable to recover his remains due to intense enemy fire. He remained Missing in Action until his remains were accounted for on July 10, 2019 and returned home to Beloit on November 7, 2019. Granted.
Representative L. Myers asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of Paralee Jones of Milwaukee, an active member of both the Princess Ellah Chapter #1 Order of the Eastern Stars and Zembo Court #130 Daughters of Isis, who passed away on October 27. Granted.
Representative L. Myers asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of Mildred Harpole of Milwaukee, a civil rights activist and fair housing advocate, who passed away on October 24. Granted.
Representative Vos asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of Union Grove-Yorkville Firefighter Brian Serdynski, who passed away after suffering a heart attack while on call. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of William Wambach, Jr. of Sun Prairie, who passed away on October 22 at the age of 93. “Uncle Billy” was a World War II veteran, WisDOT Civil Engineer, city Alderman and pilot. He was a member of the Sun Prairie Education Foundation and active in the Senior Masters Track and Field winning many medals for the high jump into his senior years. Granted.
Representative Kurtz asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Mike Queensland of the Legislative Council, as he recovers from a successful surgery to remove a brain tumor recently. Granted.
Representative Zamarripa asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Mr. Mahud Villalaz of Milwaukee, who suffered a brutal, hateful attack on November 1. Through it all he defended himself and his country, the United States. His message of positivity, "We must unite!” Granted.
Representative Hintz asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Former Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Brad Pfaff, for his service to the State of Wisconsin. Granted.
Representative Allen asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Catherine Obermann of New Berlin, who, along with her three young children, reached out to a senior living facility specializing in assisted living and memory care looking to volunteer and are now weekly visitors with the residents at Grand Hills Castle. Granted.
Representative Sinicki asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of her son, Joe Sinicki, on the occasion of his 38th birthday. Granted.
Representative Wittke asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Emily Winkler, a student at St. Catherine's High School in Racine, who was job shadowing Speaker Vos today. Granted.
Representative Tittl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of the Valders High School Boys Cross Country Team for their 3rd straight WIAA State Title. Granted.
Representative Crowley asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his wife Ericka Crowley and their newborn daughter Autumn Rose, who was born on November 5. Granted.
Representative Vining asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in recognition of her father, Drew Beckley, Sr. on Veterans Day. Granted.
Representative Brostoff asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Bay View native Ryan Clancy, who holds a Guiness World Record for playing pinball for 32 hours and 2 minutes, as a fundraiser for the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. Granted.
Representative Wichgers asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of the Muskego High School Girls Cross Country Team for winning their 2nd straight WIAA State Title. Granted.
Representative Wichgers asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of the Muskego High School Boys Football Team for their 2nd straight appearance in the WIAA State Championship playoffs. Granted.
Representative C. Taylor asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Heather Driscoll, for her unwavering activism for gun safety measures. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Dave Euclide, a Utilities Customer Service Manager, who was awarded the 2019 Individual Achievement Award for his many contributions to the success of WPPI Energy. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Jeff Gauger of Sun Prairie, who received the 2019 Charles D. Ashley Award for his service to the community. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Rebecca Ketelsen of Sun Prairie, who received the 2019 Charles D. Ashley Award for a second time for her continued service to the community. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Barb Rogan of Sun Prairie, who received the James J. Reininger Lifetime Achievement Award for her tireless volunteer community involvement. Granted.
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Adjournment
Representative Steineke moved that the Assembly stand adjourned until 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, November 12.
The question was: Shall the Assembly stand adjourned?
Motion carried.
The Assembly stood adjourned. 9:29 P.M.
