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2011 - 2012 LEGISLATURE
February 24, 2012 - Introduced by Representatives Farrow, Jacque, Van Roy,
Nygren, Krug, Marklein, Kuglitsch, Steineke, J. Ott, Stone, Thiesfeldt,
Hintz, Pasch, Ziegelbauer, Knilans, Bies, Kerkman, Jorgensen, Petryk, A.
Ott, Spanbauer and
Brooks, cosponsored by Senators Hansen, C. Larson,
Taylor, S. Coggs and
Lazich. Referred to Committee on Rules.
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1Relating to: the life and public service of Jim Irwin.
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Whereas, Hall of Fame announcer Jim Irwin had an illustrious career,
3spanning over three decades in Wisconsin, and died on January 22, 2012; and
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Whereas, Jim served as Newsradio 620 WTMJ's longtime play-by-play voice
5of the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Wisconsin Badgers, ultimately
6becoming known as the "Voice of the Green Bay Packers"; and
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Whereas, Jim began his career at WTMJ in 1969, with his first assignment as
8color commentator on 620 WTMJ's Packers Radio Network; and
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Whereas, Jim earned Wisconsin Sportscaster of the Year ten times, while being
10named to the Packers Hall of Fame and Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Hall of
11Fame; and
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Whereas, Jim was well known for his "Viewpoint" segment on 620 WTMJ's
13"Wisconsin Morning News," and showcased his rich talent and versatility with a long
14television career; and
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1Whereas, Jim will be most remembered for calling Packer games longer than
2any other announcer, and for lending voice to the Packers journey to the top of the
3NFL; now, therefore, be it
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4Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the members of the
5Wisconsin legislature do commend the distinguished career and public service that
6Jim Irwin contributed to his community, express their sorrow at his death, and
7extend their condolences to his wife Gloria, his family, and his friends; and, be it
8further
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9Resolved, That the assembly chief clerk shall provide a copy of this joint
10resolution to Jim's widow, Gloria.
