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Communications
State of Wisconsin
Elections Board
Madison
January 17, 2006
Dear Representative-Elect Newcomer:
I am pleased to extend my congratulations on your election as Representative to the Assembly, Thirty third District for the State of Wisconsin. You have been elected to complete the balance of the unexpired, two-year term ending January 1, 2007, caused by the resignation of Daniel P. Vrakas.
If the State Elections Board staff can provide you with any information or assistance, please contact our office.
Kevin J. Kennedy
Executive Director
State Elections Board
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Certificate of Election
I, Kevin J. Kennedy, Executive Director of the State Elections Board of the State of Wisconsin, certify that
Scott Newcomer
was elected to the office of
Representative to the Assembly
from the Thirty third Assembly District of the State of Wisconsin, for the unexpired term of two years, commencing on January 3, 2005, and ending January 1, 2007, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Daniel P. Vrakas, as shown on the official canvass of the votes cast at the Special Election held on January 10, 2006.
Done in the City of Madison, this 17th day of January, 2006.
Sincerely,
Kevin J. Kennedy
Executive Director
State Elections Board
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Oath of Office
On Tuesday, January 17, Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser, Jr. administered the oath of office to Scott Newcomer of the Thirty third Assembly District in a ceremony held in the State Capitol in the city of Madison. Representative Newcomer addressed the members from the rostrum, accompanied by his wife, Julie, and daughters Alicia, Nicole and Taylor.
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Speaker Pro Tempore Freese asked unanimous consent that the Assembly stand recessed. Granted.
The Assembly stood recessed.
5:19 P.M.
6:44 P.M.
The Assembly reconvened.
Speaker Gard in the chair.
Representative Huebsch asked unanimous consent for a quorum call. Granted.
A quorum was present.
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The Assembly Sergeant-at-Arms Rick Skindrud announced the arrival of the Honorable Justices of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
The Assembly Sergeant-at-Arms Rick Skindrud announced the arrival of the members of the Wisconsin State Senate.
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The houses went into joint convention.
Senate President Lasee presiding.
Senator Lasee recognized the presence of Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton, Attorney General Peggy Lautenschlager, State Treasurer Jack Voight and Superintendent of Public Instruction Elizabeth Burmaster; Justices Jon P. Wilcox, Ann Walsh Bradley, N. Patrick Crooks, David T. Prosser, Jr., Patience Drake Roggensack, and Louis B. Butler, Jr., of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
The Assembly Sergeant-at-Arms Rick Skindrud announced the arrival of Governor Jim Doyle
Governor Jim Doyle took his place at the rostrum to deliver his state of the state address.
Pursuant to Joint Rule
73, the governor's message is printed in the Senate journal only.
Representative Huebsch moved that the joint convention arise.
The question was: Shall the joint convention arise?
Motion carried.
8:05 P.M.
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Announcements
Representative Kessler asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of Tom Parker, a former Milwaukee County Labor Council President, who passed away on January 1. Granted.
Representative Albers asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of Bob Wollersheim of Wollersheim Winery in Prairie du Sac, who passed away last month. He left behind a legacy of good will, good wine, good friends and a great family. Granted.
Representative Toles asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., for his contributions to this country. Granted.
Representative Wood asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of African American Students. Granted.
Representative Wieckert asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics for completing 1000 heart and lung transplants. Granted.
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Visitors
During today's session, the following visitors honored the Assembly by their presence and were welcomed by the presiding officer and the members:
Nick Cluppert, a senior at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls majoring in Political Science and the Student Government President, guest and intern of Representative Ballweg.
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Representative Huebsch moved that the Assembly stand adjourned until 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, January 19.
The question was: Shall the Assembly stand adjourned?
Motion carried.
The Assembly stood adjourned.
8:06 P.M.
