2003 Senate Resolution 20
ENGROSSED RESOLUTION
Relating to: celebrating the remarkable life of John (Jake) Rose.
Whereas, John M. "Jake" Rose was a lifelong resident of Green Bay and graduated from Green Bay East High School, Northwestern University, and Harvard University School of Business; and
Whereas, Jake Rose was devoted to his wife of 62 years, Meredith Burke Rose, as well as to their 5 children and families; and
Whereas, Jake Rose served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1946, retiring as a lieutenant commander, and was employed by Kellogg-Citizens National Bank, now Associated Bank, from 1940 to 1941 before becoming chairman of Associated Bancorp in 1946, where he remained until his retirement in 1986; and
Whereas, Jake Rose was actively involved in the Green Bay community and played a part in many projects, including the creation of the pipeline to Lake Michigan for Green Bay's water supply, construction of 3 bridges across the Fox River, and the establishment of the University of Wisconsin campus in Green Bay, and he also served as chairman of the Green Bay Redevelopment Authority and the Metropolitan Sewage Commission, as president of the Green Bay Area Board of Education, and on the boards of several other area organizations; and
Whereas, Jake Rose earned several well-deserved awards during his years of service, including the first Chancellor's Award from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, an honorary L.L.D. from St. Norbert College, a Brotherhood Award from the Green Bay B'Nai B'rith, the Green Bay Rotary Free Enterprise Award, and the First Citizen Award from the Green Bay Area Labor Management Council; and
Whereas, Jake Rose has earned much respect and recognition for his many contributions and will be sorely missed; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the senate, That the Wisconsin senate hereby celebrates the remarkable life of John "Jake" Rose and extends its deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and colleagues; and, be it further
Resolved, That the senate chief clerk shall transmit copies of this resolution to Jake's wife, Meredith Burke Rose, and to each of their 5 children.
