1995 Senate Joint Resolution 50
ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION
Relating to: the life and public service of Robert Zimmerman.
Whereas, Robert Zimmerman was born on January 5, 1910, in Milwaukee and died on January 17, 1996, in Madison; and
Whereas, he graduated from Madison Central High School and served in the U.S. army for 2 1/2 years during World War II; and
Whereas, he began his public service as Assistant Secretary of State in 1939 and held that position for 15 years; and
Whereas, he was elected Secretary of State in 1956 and held that office until his retirement in 1975; and
Whereas, although he relied on personal contacts and his reputation for public service rather than expensive campaigns, he often received more votes than any other candidate for a statewide office; and
Whereas, his vigor, gregariousness, concern and affection for people and his devotion to public service made him a positive role model for generations of politicians; and
Whereas, he ran his office frugally and with a personal touch, insisting on serving his constituents; and
Whereas, even after his retirement he could be seen walking jauntily in Madison, offering a hearty greeting and a kind word to everyone he met; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the members of the Wisconsin legislature salute Robert Zimmerman for the many decades of devoted public service that he rendered to the people of this state, assert their admiration for the personal qualities that endeared him to thousands of persons, express their sorrow at his death and extend their sincere condolences to his many friends and admirers.
