2007 Assembly Joint Resolution 86
ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION
Relating to: the life and public service of Dale J. Bolle.
Whereas, Dale J. Bolle was born on June 12, 1923, in Kossuth, Wisconsin, and died on December 12, 2007, in Manitowoc; and
Whereas, Mr. Bolle graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School in 1941; and
Whereas, upon graduation, Mr. Bolle began a 26-year military career on February 25, 1943, with the 44th Army Division in Europe during World War II serving until November 1945; later serving in the Korean Conflict from January 17, 1951, until June 10, 1952; and finally serving in the U.S. Army Reserves until 1967 where he retired as a captain; and
Whereas, Mr. Bolle earned many military medals, including the Purple Heart after being wounded in World War II, and the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster; and
Whereas, Mr. Bolle married the former Ethelyn Junk on November 19, 1946; and
Whereas, the couple celebrated 61 years of marriage; and
Whereas, Dale was the owner of Bolle Trucking Company for more than 30 years; and
Whereas, Mr. Bolle began his government career as a member of the Manitowoc County Board from 1970 to 1980, of which he was chairman from 1976 to 1978; and
Whereas, Mr. Bolle was first elected to the Wisconsin assembly in 1982 serving in the 1983 through 1993 sessions; and
Whereas, during his tenure in the legislature, Mr. Bolle was chairperson of the Veterans and Military Affairs Committee from the 1983 session through the 1993 session; and
Whereas, Dale was proud of his work in helping to create veterans services programs; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the members of the Wisconsin legislature commend the devoted public service that Dale J. Bolle contributed to this state and his community; and, be it further
Resolved, That the assembly chief clerk shall provide a copy of this joint resolution to Mr. Bolle's wife, Ethelyn, and his two sons, Wayne of Whitelaw, and Alan of Reedsville.
