SJR37: Joint Resolution Text

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2001 - 2002 LEGISLATURE

2001 Senate JOINT RESOLUTION 37

May 30, 2001 - Introduced by Senators Risser, Wirch, Rosenzweig, Burke, Panzer, Erpenbach, Cowles, Huelsman, Roessler, Grobschmidt, Harsdorf, Hansen and Baumgart, cosponsored by Representatives Krug, Suder, Pocan, Freese, Hahn, Starzyk, Travis, Ryba, Townsend, La Fave, Boyle, Wood, Owens, Miller, Bock, Ladwig, M. Lehman, J. Lehman, Huebsch, Berceau, Plale, Plouff, Jeskewitz, Powers, Lippert, Lassa, Sykora, Ott, Vrakas and Petrowski. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.

SJR37,1,2 Relating to: Gary Watchke's retirement following an exemplary career as a legislative analyst in the service of the Wisconsin legislature.

SJR37,1,5 Whereas, Gary Watchke served the Wisconsin legislature as a legislative analyst in the Legislative Reference Bureau from August 1, 1969, to April 30, 2001; and

SJR37,1,8 Whereas, Gary Watchke was born on February 5, 1940, in New Ulm, Minnesota, and received degrees from Mankato State University and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; and

SJR37,1,11 Whereas, he has devoted his professional life to providing the legislature with accurate and impartial information on a wide array of issues, and to providing the people of Wisconsin with a greater understanding of their legislature; and

SJR37,2,2 Whereas, his diligent and patient work with legislators and staff in collecting biographical information and photographs of legislators for the Wisconsin Blue Book made him one of the most knowledgeable authorities on the men and women who have served in the legislature over the past 30 years, and he worked tirelessly at the daunting but vital task of compiling the lengthy elections tables for the Wisconsin Blue Book; and

SJR37,2,5 Whereas, he has written extensively on educational issues and has willingly shared his knowledge and information contacts with legislators and other researchers; and

SJR37,2,8 Whereas, for many years he has written briefs clearly explaining all constitutional amendments that have been proposed and approved for ratification by the voters; and

SJR37,2,10 Whereas, his patience, warmth, and kindness shone through to all of those he helped, from public officials to school children; and

SJR37,2,13 Whereas, he embodied in his genuine care and affection for legislators, staff members, and service agency employees, the idea that the legislature is a family; now, therefore, be it

SJR37,2,16 Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the members of the Wisconsin legislature salute Gary Watchke for his 32 years of service to the Wisconsin legislature and the people of Wisconsin; and, be it further

SJR37,2,18 Resolved, That the senate chief clerk shall provide a copy of this joint resolution to Gary Watchke.

SJR37,2,19 (End)