Senate Joint Resolution 1
Relating to: the session schedule for the 2009-2010 biennial session period.
Introduction.
Ayes, 10 - Senators
Risser, Decker, Hansen, S. Fitzgerald and Grothman; Representatives Sheridan, Nelson, Seidel, J. Fitzgerald, and Gottlieb.
Noes, 0 - None.
Fred Risser
Senate Chairperson
Considered as privileged and taken up.
Senate Joint Resolution 1
Relating to: the session schedule for the 2009-2010 biennial session period.
Introduced by the Joint Committee on Legislative Organization.
Senate amendment 1 to Senate Joint Resolution 1 offered by Senator Decker.
The question was: Shall Senate amendment 1 to Senate Joint Resolution 1 be adopted?
Adopted.
The question was: Shall Senate Joint Resolution 1 be adopted?
The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 33; noes, 0; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Carpenter, Coggs, Cowles, Darling, Decker, Ellis, Erpenbach, S. Fitzgerald, Grothman, Hansen, Harsdorf, Holperin, Hopper, Jauch, Kanavas, Kapanke, Kedzie, Kreitlow, A. Lasee, Lassa, Lazich, Lehman, Leibham, Miller, Olsen, Plale, Risser, Robson, Schultz, Sullivan, Taylor, Vinehout and Wirch - 33.
Noes - None.
Absent or not voting - None.
Adopted.
Senator Decker, with unanimous consent, asked that all action be immediately messaged to the Assembly.
Senate Joint Resolution 1
Messaged.
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Senator Darling, with unanimous consent, introduced her guest attending the 2009 inaugural; her husband Dr. William Darling.
Senator Hansen, with unanimous consent, introduced his guests attending the 2009 inaugural; his wife Jane Hansen, and his daughter and son-in-law, Christy and Brandon Scharer.
Senator Hansen, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of his late father and mother, Don and Clare Hansen; and granddaughter Elliana Zaidel.
Senator Harsdorf, with unanimous consent, introduced her guest attending the 2009 inaugural; Steve, Kathy, and Tommy Metcalf; Jack, Ben, and Josh Eastman; Karen and Rex Bailey; Janey and Whitney Huppert; Anette Olson, Barbara Dillow, Francis Ogden, Don Nellessen, Tony Huppert, Casie Kelley, Naomi Magner, Sally and Bill Friedlander; Ryan Sicard, Janice and Steve Healy; Gordy and Pat Peterson; Lucas and Matthew Pillman; Jim and Jan Jablonski; Nick Henneman, Jonathan and Bridget Harsdorf; Craig and Marie Louise Olson; Chuck and Ricci Struemke; Les and Meredith Berg; Kim and Bill Dailey; Erin and Ian Dailey; Max and Barb Klecker; and Ryan Bailey.
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Senator Hopper, with unanimous consent, introduced his guests attending the 2009 inaugural; Alysia Hopper, Christopher Hopper, Isabella Hopper, William Hopper, Marylin Hopper, Jim Faulkner, Bettina Faulkner, Marijke Van der plas, Maelchesidech Pongan, Stephanie Denby, Alex Denby, Chandler Denby, Parker Denby, Dan Halfman, Mary Halfman, Anne Schaefer, Martina Horwitz, Glen Horwitz, John Williamson, and Sherry Williamson.
Senator Jauch, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Martin Hanson who died in November but will always be remembered as one of the most important and revered environmental leaders of the last century. Martin Hanson loved the land and lived his life to preserve it. He was happiest when he was in his beautiful property in Mellen, Wisconsin surrounded by the wildlife he cared for and the natural resources that sustained his life and his passion for protecting it. Martin will always be remembered and respected for his successful advocacy for major environmental policies that will protect our natural resources and enrich the quality of life for generations long into the future. Gaylord Nelson, Congressman Dave Obey and countless other elected officials relied upon Martin for his spirited advocacy on a broad array of environmental causes, especially the protection of the Apostle Islands of Lake Superior as the Apostle Island National Lakeshore, the reintroduction of elk into the North Woods, and the creation of wild and scenic waterways. He and others who know Martin have been blessed by his humor, have been motivated by his endless ideas and entertained through his wildlife videos and countless stories. One of Martin's last projects was a request that the Brunsweiler River that he loved so much be designated as a Wild River to protect this natural resource for the future. In respect of Martin and confirmation of this stewardship legacy, Representative Sherman and Senator Jauch are today circulating co-sponsorship of this legislation. Martin is a member of an elite group of environmental champions, Gaylord Nelson, Aldo Leopold, Sigurd Olson, and John Muir who leave our natural resources so much cleaner and our lives richer through their energetic stewardship leadership.
Senator Lassa, with unanimous consent, introduced her guests attending the 2009 inaugural; her husband John Moe, her parents, Jo and Jerry Lassa; her daughters, Tayor and Madison Moe; and her sister, Katie Lassa.
Senator Lazich, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of the Lazich Office's Head Intern David Wimmer, who is attending Inauguration with his mother, Karen Wimmer.
Senator Miller, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Jon Bales, District Superintendent for the DeForest Area School district, who is the Wisconsin 2009 Superintendent of the Year.
Senator Risser, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of his wife, Nancy and their three children and their families: His daughter Lisa and Randy White and their children Clinton, Adam and Lizzy; his other daughter Sara and her husband Doug Falck; and finally his son Warner, and his wife Amy, and their daughter Noelle; along with two of Senator Risser's good friends, Bonnie Olver and Kara Sailing.
Senate Chief Clerk Robert Marchant, with unanimous consent, introduced his guests attending the 2009 inaugural; Amy, Evelyn and Matthew Marchant; and Judy and Wayne Roller.
Senate Sergeant at Arms Ted Blazel, with unanimous consent, introduced his guests attending the 2009 inaugural; his wife Hanna Blazel, and his parents Robert and Mary Kay Blazel.
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Senator Decker, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn until Tuesday, January 13, 2009, pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.
Adjourned.
3:15 P.M.
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By Patrick E. Fuller, chief clerk.
Mr. President:
I am directed to inform you that the Assembly is organized and ready to proceed to the business of the 2009-2010 session.
Concurred in:
Senate Joint Resolution 1
