2005 Assembly Joint Resolution 23
ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION
Relating to: the life and public service of Thomas M. Schaus.
Whereas, Thomas M. Schaus was born on June 7, 1937, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and died on May 11, 2004; and
Whereas, he earned a BS degree from Marquette University in 1959 and an LLB degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1962; and
Whereas, Mr. Schaus served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves; and
Whereas, he practiced law in Milwaukee from 1962 to 2002; and
Whereas, Mr. Schaus was elected to the Wisconsin assembly in 1964, serving in the 1965 session; and
Whereas, during his tenure in the legislature, Mr. Schaus was a member of the Committee on Judiciary, the Committee on Municipalities, and the Legislative Council Judiciary Committee; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the members of the Wisconsin legislature commend the devoted public service that Thomas M. Schaus contributed to this state and his community, 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 a copy of this joint resolution to Mr. Schaus's mother, Alice Schaus, and sister, Yvonne Schilling.
