2005 Senate Joint Resolution 68
ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION
Relating to: the life and service of Captain Stephen Hahn.
Whereas, Captain Stephen Hahn was born on August 2, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, and died on February 16, 2006, following a traffic accident while on duty, serving as a special deputy sheriff for Eau Claire County; and
Whereas, Captain Hahn joined the Eau Claire Police Department in 1966, and worked his way up through the ranks from animal control to patrol officer to sergeant to lieutenant and ended his career with distinction as captain of administrative services; and
Whereas, Captain Hahn trained and prepared extensively for his career, graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and subsequently from the FBI academy in Quantico, Virginia; and
Whereas, Captain Hahn was devoted to serving his community, but was equally devoted to his country, as a military police officer and canine trainer in the United States Army; and
Whereas, Captain Hahn was so dedicated to service that even after retirement he continued to serve the community by acting as a transport deputy for the Eau Claire County Sheriff's Department; and
Whereas, Captain Hahn was admired by his fellow officers as enthusiastic, a hard worker, a great community servant, and an outstanding person; and
Whereas, he was an avid sportsman, participating in outdoor activities such as hunting and ice fishing; and
Whereas, Captain Hahn will always be remembered for his devotion to duty, his service-oriented lifestyle, and his exemplary record as an officer of the law; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the members of the Wisconsin legislature, on behalf of a grateful state, honor Captain Stephen Hahn for his noble service to our city and country and extend their condolences to his family and friends; and, be it further
Resolved, That the senate chief clerk shall provide a copy of this joint resolution to Captain Hahn's wife, Kathy; son, Jeff; daughter, Stefanie; and to his grandsons, Adam, Austin, and Tyler.
