AJR55: Joint Resolution Text

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2011 - 2012 LEGISLATURE

2011 Assembly JOINT RESOLUTION 55

September 15, 2011 - Introduced by Representative Thiesfeldt, cosponsored by Senator King. Referred to Committee on Rules.

AJR55,1,1 Relating to: the life and public service of Craig Allen Birkholz.

AJR55,1,3 Whereas, Craig Allen Birkholz was born on April 5, 1982, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the son of William and Gay Anne Birkholz; and

AJR55,1,6 Whereas, Craig Allen Birkholz graduated from Tremper High School in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in the spring of 2000 and was a Kenosha Police Department Explorer Scout; and

AJR55,1,10 Whereas, Craig Allen Birkholz honorably served in the U.S. Army 511th Military Police Company, 10th Mountain Division, out of Fort Drum, New York, attaining the rank of sergeant and serving in Afghanistan from January 30, 2002, to August 22, 2002, and in Iraq from March 10, 2003, to February 26, 2004; and

AJR55,2,2 Whereas, Craig Allen Birkholz was the recipient of the Army Commendation Medal 2nd Award, Army Achievement Medal 2nd Award, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Noncommissioned Officer's Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, and the Driver Mechanic Badge; and

AJR55,2,5 Whereas, in December 2008 Craig Allen Birkholz graduated cum laude from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh with a bachelors degree in criminal justice; and

AJR55,2,8 Whereas, Craig Allen Birkholz was hired by the city of Fond du Lac police department on May 11, 2009, where he proudly wore and kept his badge untarnished; and

AJR55,2,10 Whereas, Craig Allen Birkholz married Ashley Czarnowski on September 19, 2009, at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church; and

AJR55,2,13 Whereas, on Sunday, March 20, 2011, Craig Allen Birkholz heard the calls of "shots fired" and "officer down" and promptly responded with haste and disregard for his own safety to the aid of his fellow officers; and

AJR55,2,15 Whereas, Craig Allen Birkholz, at the age of 28, laid down his life while attempting to save the lives of others; now, therefore, be it

AJR55,2,19 Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the members of the Wisconsin legislature commend the life and public service of Craig Allen Birkholz, mourn his passing, and extend their condolences to his family and friends; and, be it further

AJR55,2,21 Resolved, That the assembly chief clerk shall provide a copy of this joint resolution to Craig Allen Birkholz's wife, Ashley, and their family.

AJR55,2,22 (End)