LRB-2891/1
CGR:sbb&wlj:rs
2011 - 2012 LEGISLATURE
October 3, 2011 - Introduced by Representatives A. Ott and Kestell, cosponsored
by Senators Lasee and Leibham. Referred to Committee on Rules.
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1Relating to: the life and public service of Gervase A. Hephner.
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Whereas, Gervase A. Hephner was born on February 5, 1936, in Rantoul,
3Wisconsin, and died on June 26, 2011, in Chilton, Wisconsin; and
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Whereas, he graduated from Chilton High School; and
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Whereas, Mr. Hephner served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956; and
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Whereas, he earned a B.S. degree from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
7in 1960; and
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Whereas, Mr. Hephner was first elected to the Wisconsin assembly in 1966,
9serving in the 1967 to 1985 sessions; and
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Whereas, during his tenure in the legislature, Mr. Hephner authored
11legislation to establish a veterinary school at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
12and the "Something Special from Wisconsin" agricultural promotion; and
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Whereas, at its 55th annual convention held in June 1984, the Wisconsin
14Future Farmers of America (FFA) honored Gervase with the Honorary State
15Farmers Degree, the highest honor of FFA; and
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1Whereas, Mr. Hephner left the assembly to pursue the Democratic nomination
2for lieutenant governor; and
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Whereas, Gervase became a lobbyist for six organizations, including the
4Wisconsin Tavern League, the National Farm Organization, and Scientific Games,
5Inc.; now, therefore, be it
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6Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the members of the
7Wisconsin legislature commend the devoted public service that Gervase A. Hephner
8contributed to this state and his community, express their sorrow at his death, and
9extend their condolences to his family and friends; and, be it further
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10Resolved, That the assembly chief clerk shall provide a copy of this joint
11resolution to Mr. Hephner's wife, Kay; his daughters, Mary and Ann; and his sons,
12John and Tim.
