AJR65: Joint Resolution Text

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2011 - 2012 LEGISLATURE

2011 Assembly JOINT RESOLUTION 65

October 14, 2011 - Introduced by Representatives Pope-Roberts, C. Taylor, Hulsey, Grigsby, Roys, Hebl, Vruwink, Milroy, A. Ott, Jorgensen, Steinbrink, Wynn, Ringhand, Pocan, Brooks, Molepske Jr, Turner, Berceau, Bernard Schaber, Bewley, Ripp and Fields, cosponsored by Senators Erpenbach, S. Coggs, Taylor, Wirch, C. Larson, T. Cullen, Miller, Vinehout, Lassa and Cowles. Referred to Committee on Rules.

AJR65,1,1 Relating to: commending Major General Marcia Anderson.

AJR65,1,4 Whereas, Marcia Anderson became the first African American woman to be given a second star as a general in the history of the United States Army and achieve the rank of major general; and

AJR65,1,8 Whereas, born in Beloit, Wisconsin, Marcia attended kindergarten at Merrill Elementary School and first grade at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School, instilling in her at an early age the Wisconsin values of hard work and emphasis on family; and

AJR65,1,12 Whereas, Marcia was preceded by those in her family who opened doors to make opportunities for her, including her father, Rudy Mahan, who proudly served in the U.S. Army Air Force during the Korean War and her mother and grandmother who provided inspiration and a foundation for her strong character; and

AJR65,1,15 Whereas, while attending Creighton University in Omaha, she joined the Reserve Officer Training Corps and received her commission as a second lieutenant in 1979, beginning a career of military service to our nation; and

AJR65,2,2 Whereas, she graduated from Rutgers University Law School in 1984 during which time she was a staff member at the Women's Rights Law Reporter; and

AJR65,2,6 Whereas, after fulfilling her eight-year military commitment, Marcia continued in the Army Reserve and travelled throughout the nation performing various assignments, achieving numerous promotions and honors along the way; and

AJR65,2,12 Whereas, Marcia has achieved many milestones during her time in military service, including becoming the first African American female battalion commander in the 98th Institutional Training Division, United States Army Reserve, headquartered in Rochester, New York, and the first African American female brigade commander in the 95th Training Division, United States Army Reserve, headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and

AJR65,2,15 Whereas, she moved to Wisconsin in 1998 and became the first African American to be appointed clerk of court of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin; and

AJR65,2,18 Whereas, one recent assignment brought her to work on combining the Army's Human Resources Command from stations in Alexandria, Virginia, St. Louis, Missouri, and Indianapolis, Indiana, to be under one roof at Fort Knox in 2010; and

AJR65,2,20 Whereas, Marcia and her husband Amos moved to Verona, Wisconsin, in 2001 to continue their lives together; now, therefore, be it

AJR65,2,23 Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the legislature hereby commends Major General Marcia Anderson for her lofty achievements and service to our nation.

AJR65,2,24 (End)