2007 Senate Joint Resolution 95
ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION
Relating to: the life and public service of Anne Carol Kok.
Whereas, Anne Carol Kok was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Gerard and Kathleen Hammink on April 9, 1947, and died on February 4, 2008; and
Whereas, Anne Carol Kok married Paul Kok in Minneapolis on December 27, 1968; and
Whereas, Anne Carol Kok was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother; and
Whereas, Anne Carol Kok received her doctorate from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Urban Studies; and
Whereas, Anne Carol Kok was an associate professor and served as the Chair of University of Wisconsin-Green Bay's undergraduate program in social work; and
Whereas, Anne Carol Kok served in the Peace Corps in Ethiopia as an elementary and middle school teacher from 1969 to 1971; and
Whereas, Anne Carol Kok also worked for the Christian Reformed World Relief Committee in Jordan from 1973 to 1977; and
Whereas, Anne Carol Kok won the University's Founders Association Award for excellence in collaborative achievement in developing the Masters of Social Work Program with UW-Oshkosh; and
Whereas, Anne Carol Kok was a member of the National Association of Social Workers and the Council on Social Work Education; and
Whereas, Anne Carol Kok was former board member and director of Help of Door County; and
Whereas, Anne Carol Kok was a true example of leadership, devotion, and commitment to her community and in making the world a better place; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the Wisconsin legislature commends the life and public service of Anne Carol Kok, expresses sorrow at her death, and extends its condolences to her family and friends.
