11:10 A.M.
The Senate reconvened.
Senator A. Lasee in the chair.
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Holmes
, Robert W.,
of Tomah, as a member of the Savings Bank Review Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2005.
Read.
Kiel
, Douglas G.,
of Wauwatosa, as a member of the Bradley Center Sports and Entertainment Corporation, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2006.
Read.
Kreunen, Rodney W.,
of Madison, as Commissioner of Railroads, to serve for the term ending March 1, 2005.
Read.
Lombard, Dennis L.,
of Manitowoc, as a member of the Credit Union Review Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2006.
Read.
Mahr
, Dr. Larry D.,
of Oregon, as a member of the Veterinary Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2006.
Read.
Ohberg
, Michael J.,
of Waukesha, as a member of the Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers and Land Surveyors, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2005.
Read.
Payne
, Ulice,
of Greenfield, as a member of the Bradley Center Sports and Entertainment Corporation, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2009.
Read.
Timmerman, Douglas J.,
of Madison, as a member of the Savings Bank Review Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2005.
Read.
Watts
, Maria E.,
of Waukesha, as a member of the Real Estate Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2005.
Read.
The question was: Confirmation?
The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 31; noes, 0; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Breske, Brown, Carpenter, Chvala, Cowles, Darling, Decker, Ellis, Erpenbach, S. Fitzgerald, George, Hansen, Harsdorf, Jauch, Kanavas, Kedzie, A. Lasee, Lazich, Leibham, M. Meyer, Moore, Panzer, Reynolds, Risser, Robson, Roessler, Schultz, Stepp, Welch, Wirch and Zien - 31.
Noes - None.
Absent or not voting - None.
Confirmed.
Relating to amusement rides and attractions.
Submitted by Department of Commerce.
Report received from Agency, January 29, 2003.
Referred to committee on Economic Development, Job Creation and Housing, January 30, 2003.
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Senate Resolution 2
Relating to: commending the people of Taiwan, Republic of China.
Read.
Adopted.
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Senate Joint Resolution 13
Relating to: recognizing February 6 as Ronald Reagan Day in the state of Wisconsin.
Read.
Adopted.
Senate Bill 8
Relating to: withholding certain security information from public inspection.
Read a second time.
Ordered to a third reading.
Senator Panzer, with unanimous consent, asked that the bill be considered for final action at this time.
Senate
Bill 8
Read a third time and passed.
Senator M. Meyer, with unanimous consent, asked to be added as a coauthor of Senate Bill 8.
Senator Robson, with unanimous consent, asked to be added as a coauthor of Senate Bill 8.
Senator Hansen, with unanimous consent, asked to be added as a coauthor of Senate Bill 8.
Senator Roessler, with unanimous consent, asked to be added as a coauthor of Senate Bill 8.
Senator Roessler, with unanimous consent, asked to be added as a coauthor of Senate Joint Resolution 13.
Senator Darling, with unanimous consent, asked to be added as a coauthor of Senate Joint Resolution 13.
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Assembly Joint Resolution 7
Relating to: celebrating March 1, 2003, as St. David's Day.
Read.
Concurred in.
Senator Panzer, with unanimous consent, asked that all action be immediately messaged to the Assembly.
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Senator Cowles, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourns, it do so in honor of Green Bay lawyer and friend Gary Weidner who passed away recently.
Senator Schultz, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of George Porter a long time friend, constituent and a true advocate for Wisconsin's Agricultural Community.
Mr. George Porter, was not just a Farmer, he was a recognized leader in the Grant County community of Fennimore. George's life was dedicated first to his wife and four children, but his service to his community and his commitment to the preservation of Wisconsin's family based agriculture is to be commended.
Mr. Porter was a Veteran of the United State Marine Corp, and active member of the Grant County Farm Bureau for over 40 years, serving as that organizations president for two terms.
His advocacy for farm issues often carried George here to our state Capitol, where as an active citizen farmer he often lobbied this body on behalf of many important agriculture issues, including Farm Land Assessment, Milk Price supports and other issues. George worked tirelessly to improve the lives of our states most valuable commodity, its farms and it's farm families.
George was an inspiration to his family, neighbors and friends. His dedication and commitment to the important role agriculture plays in Wisconsin's history and economy and traditions should be an insporation to all the members of this body.
Senator Jauch, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Jarrod Washburn who is a pitcher for the Anaheim Angels.
Senator Moore, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Jessica Clark who is leaving her staff to serve as a policy advisor in the Governor's office.
Senator Wirch, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of his uncle Tom Riley Sr. a decorated World War II verteran from Kenosha who passed away recently.
Senator Kanavas, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Mrs. Sophia Shane. She passed away last week and was a very well known and respected woman in the Greek Orthodox community. She was one of only two women in the United States to be named "Archronista," a title bestwoed upon an individual by the Ecumenical Patriarchate to honor their devotion and dedication to the Greek Orthodox Church.
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Sophia Shane spent countless hours at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, whether it was decorating the church for the Easter celebration, working on the Parish Council, or devoting time to the church's philanthropic organization, Philoptochos Society. In fact, whenever there was a need, Sophia Shane would be there to help.
She was an excellent example and role model to all of us. She brought people together and solved problems. She will be missed by her family, her church and her friends.
Senator Zien, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of all military personnel that are serving and have served this country in defending freedom.
Senator Zien, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Kevin Shibilski former Senator and now the new Secretary of Tourism.
Senator Darling, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Peace and Security and hope that it will prevail in these troubling times.
The Chair appoints Senators Panzer and Erpenbach to escort his excellency the Governor.
Senator Panzer, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 upon the rising of the joint convention.
Senator Panzer, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate recess until 6:45 P.M..
11:29 A.M.
