SJR50: Joint Resolution Text

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1995 - 1996 LEGISLATURE

1995 Senate JOINT RESOLUTION 50

January 30, 1996 - Introduced by Senators Rude, Ellis and Risser, cosponsored by Representatives Prosser and Jensen.

SJR50,1,1 Relating to: the life and public service of Robert Zimmerman.

SJR50,1,3 Whereas, Robert Zimmerman was born on January 5, 1910, in Milwaukee and died on January 17, 1996, in Madison; and

SJR50,1,5 Whereas, he graduated from Madison Central High School and served in the U.S. army for 2 1/2 years during World War II; and

SJR50,1,7 Whereas, he began his public service as Assistant Secretary of State in 1939 and held that position for 15 years; and

SJR50,1,9 Whereas, he was elected Secretary of State in 1956 and held that office until his retirement in 1975; and

SJR50,1,12 Whereas, although he relied on personal contacts and his reputation for public service rather than expensive campaigns, he often received more votes than any other candidate for a statewide office; and

SJR50,1,15 Whereas, his vigor, gregariousness, concern and affection for people and his devotion to public service made him a positive role model for generations of politicians; and

SJR50,1,17 Whereas, he ran his office frugally and with a personal touch, insisting on serving his constituents; and

SJR50,2,3 Whereas, even after his retirement he could be seen walking jauntily in Madison, offering a hearty greeting and a kind word to everyone he met; now, therefore, be it

SJR50,2,9 Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the members of the Wisconsin legislature salute Robert Zimmerman for the many decades of devoted public service that he rendered to the people of this state, assert their admiration for the personal qualities that endeared him to thousands of persons, express their sorrow at his death and extend their sincere condolences to his many friends and admirers.

SJR50,2,10 (End)