AR9: Resolution Text

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2001 - 2002 LEGISLATURE

2001 Assembly RESOLUTION 9

February 8, 2001 - Introduced by Representatives Gard, Montgomery, Hundertmark, Wade, Huebsch, Bies, Starzyk, Friske, Krawczyk, Ryba, Ott, Olsen, Gundrum, Rhoades, Duff, Walker, McCormick, Musser, Lippert, Shilling, Plouff, Urban, Kestell, Vrakas, Meyerhofer, Ladwig, Kreibich, Jeskewitz, Sinicki, Freese, Coggs, Owens, Balow, Albers, Kreuser, Bock, Hebl, Townsend, Lassa, Miller and Petrowski. Referred to Committee on Rules.

AR9,1,2 Relating to: commending and congratulating Ron Wolf for his service and thanking him for his contribution to the Green Bay Packers and the people of Wisconsin.

AR9,1,4 Whereas, Ron Wolf launched his professional football career in 1963 when he joined the Oakland Raiders as a talent scout; and

AR9,1,7 Whereas, Ron Wolf served as vice president of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, director of player personnel for the Oakland Raiders, and director of player personnel for the New York Jets before coming to Green Bay; and

AR9,1,9 Whereas, Ron Wolf has had a profound impact within the Green Bay Packers organization as the executive vice president and general manager since 1991; and

AR9,1,12 Whereas, Ron Wolf, while serving as executive vice president and general manager of the Green Bay Packers, demonstrated a keen eye for talent, with nearly 60% of his draftees still playing in the National Football League (NFL); and

AR9,2,5 Whereas, Ron Wolf, a man with a deep appreciation for the game, the history, and the tradition of the Green Bay Packers, has led the team to a remarkable 9-year record of 101-57; 6 consecutive play-off appearances; the first 16-victory season in the Packers' 81-year history; the 2nd-longest home-field winning streak (25 straight regular-season games) in NFL history; 3 consecutive National Football Conference (NFC) Central Division titles; back-to-back NFC championships and Super Bowl appearances; and Green Bay's first Super Bowl championship in 29 years; and

AR9,2,8 Whereas, Ron Wolf is a pillar of the community in Brown County, donating his time and resources to innumerable charitable organizations and establishments to further raise the quality of life for Northeastern Wisconsin and the entire state; and

AR9,2,11 Whereas, Ron Wolf has earned numerous awards and much recognition throughout his years of service, including his enshrinement as the 124th member of the Packer Hall of Fame; and

AR9,2,13 Whereas, Ron Wolf's leadership in the community and on the field made it fun once again to be a Green Bay Packer fan; now, therefore, be it

AR9,2,17 Resolved by the assembly, That the members of the Wisconsin assembly hereby commend and congratulate Ron Wolf for his service, thank him for his contribution to the Green Bay Packers and the people of Wisconsin, and wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors; and, be it further

AR9,2,19 Resolved, That the assembly chief clerk shall provide copies of this resolution to Ron Wolf and to the Green Bay Packers organization.

AR9,2,20 (End)