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2023 - 2024 LEGISLATURE
November 13, 2023 - Introduced by Representative Krug. Referred to Committee
on Rules.
AR22,1,3 1Relating to: recognizing and commending the Wisconsin Operating Engineers
2Local 139 and its staff at the Coloma Training Center for their role in fighting
3the Pallet Fire.
AR22,1,54 Whereas, on July 10, 2023, a severe wildfire engulfed over 800 acres of land in
5Waushara County; and
AR22,1,86 Whereas, the fire was centered near Coloma and consumed 830 acres of land,
7three homes, 17 smaller structures, and numerous vehicles and items of equipment;
8and
AR22,1,119 Whereas, the fire required a response from 30 fire departments, including fire
10departments in Wisconsin Rapids, Grand Rapids, Nekoosa, Rudolph, Pittsville,
11Plainfield, and Westfield, with eight firefighters requiring medical attention; and
AR22,1,1312 Whereas, soon after the fire began, local officials requested assistance from the
13staff at the Wisconsin Operating Engineers Local 139 Coloma Training Center; and
AR22,2,3
1Whereas, the Operating Engineers responded immediately with staff and
2equipment to fight the fire, and with great efficiency and considerable courage they
3sent 14 staff to operate six bulldozers and two water trucks; and
AR22,2,74 Whereas, the heroic efforts of the Operating Engineers contributed greatly to
5the successful suppression of the fire and thus limiting the damage the fire would
6cause, thereby preserving the life, health, and property of many in the area of the fire;
7and
AR22,2,98 Whereas, the Local 139 training facility itself would have been a complete loss
9without the assistance of the staff's hard work and selfless actions; and
AR22,2,1410 Whereas, staff from the training center who assisted in the effort included Local
11139 Vice President and Training Director Dan Sperberg, as well as training center
12staff Mike Burt, Bob Cayer, Matthew Faldet, Kip Gutke, Joseph Handschke, Joseph
13Krempp, Todd Liebelt, Frank Meating, Chris Rachel, Dennis Sperberg, Kyle
14Sperberg, John Stoneberg, and Frank Zenz; now, therefore, be it
AR22,2,18 15Resolved by the assembly, That the members of the Wisconsin State
16Assembly recognize and commend Wisconsin Operating Engineers Local 139 and its
17staff at the Coloma Training Center for their role in fighting the Pallet Fire, thereby
18helping to save the life, health, and property of those affected.
AR22,2,1919 (End)
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