LRB-5140/1
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January 2002 Special Session
2001 - 2002 LEGISLATURE
July 5, 2002 - Introduced by Representative Boyle.
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1Relating to: the life and public service of Reino A. Perala.
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Whereas, Reino A. Perala was born on August 28, 1915, in Maple, Wisconsin,
3and died on February 25, 2002, in Superior, Wisconsin; and
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Whereas, Mr. Perala graduated from the Wisconsin School for the Blind and
5attended the University of Wisconsin from 1938 to 1943, where he earned both his
6B.A. degree in English and L.L.B. degree from the law school; and
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Whereas, Mr. Perala practiced law in Superior for more than 50 years, retiring
8in 1994; and
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Whereas, on February 2, 1945, he was united in marriage to Elvie Olson; and
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Whereas, Reino and Elvie recently celebrated 57 years of marriage; and
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Whereas, Mr. Perala was elected to the Wisconsin assembly in 1952 and served
12from 1953 until 1969; and
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Whereas, during his tenure in the assembly, Mr. Perala was one of 2 visually
14impaired legislators; and
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1Whereas, at the commencement of Mr. Perala's first session, he was befriended
2by Representative John T. Kostuck, another visually impaired legislator; and
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Whereas, Mr. Perala served as chairperson of the Committee on Taxation while
4serving in the assembly; and
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Whereas, Mr. Perala loved to fish from his cabin on the Brule River and was a
6charter member of the Brule River Sportsmen's Club; and
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Whereas, Mr. Perala was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 80,
8and the Superior Elks Lodge 403; now, therefore, be it
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9Resolved by the assembly, That the members of the Wisconsin assembly
10commend the devoted public service that Reino A. Perala contributed to this state,
11express their sorrow at his death, and extend their condolences to his family and
12friends; and, be it further
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13Resolved, That the assembly chief clerk shall provide copies of this resolution
14to Mr. Perala's wife, Elvie, and his 2 sons, Ronald (Julie) Perala and Randy (Sue)
15Perala.
