1995 Assembly Joint Resolution 11
ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION
Relating to: the life and public service of Jerry Wing.
Whereas, Jerry Wing was born in Appleton on June 21, 1923, and died in Naples, Florida, on July 18, 1994; and
Whereas, he served in the Air Force during World War II, and
Whereas, he was a founding partner of the W.B. Bottle Supply Company; and
Whereas, Mr. Wing was elected to the assembly in 1968 and served diligently on the Commerce and Manufactures Committee, the Conservation Committee, the State Affairs Committee and the Legislative Programs Study Committee; and
Whereas, Mr. Wing was described by the Green Bay Press Gazette in 1970 as the "most determined individualist in the Wisconsin Legislature" after he left the Republican party and became an Independent; and
Whereas, Mr. Wing followed his principles, seeking reelection in 1970 as an Independent and losing eventually to Democrat James A. Rutkowski; and
Whereas, Mr. Wing traveled widely after he left the legislature and remained very active as President of W. B. Bottle Supply Co. until his retirement in 1988; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the members of the legislature of the state of Wisconsin commend the life and public service of Jerry Wing, express their sorrow at his death and extend their condolences to his family and friends; and, be it further
Resolved, That the assembly chief clerk shall provide copies of this joint resolution to Mr. Wing's sons; John, Joseph and Daniel.
