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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
Crossed Over
03/18/2025
03/18/2025
Passed
03/24/2025
03/24/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/24/2025
03/24/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to: honoring the life and enduring legacy of Robert George Uecker.
AI Summary
This resolution honors the life and legacy of Bob Uecker, a beloved baseball broadcaster, former player, and entertainer who passed away in 2025 at age 90 after a 69-year career in professional baseball. Born in Milwaukee in 1934, Uecker played as a catcher in Major League Baseball for teams including the Milwaukee Braves, St. Louis Cardinals, and Philadelphia Phillies, before becoming the primary radio broadcaster for the Milwaukee Brewers for 54 years. Widely known as "Mr. Baseball" and famous for his humorous broadcasting style, Uecker also achieved fame as an actor, appearing in the sitcom Mr. Belvedere, the film Major League, and over 100 episodes of The Tonight Show. He received numerous prestigious awards, including induction into multiple halls of fame, and was recognized for his philanthropic work supporting various charitable organizations. The resolution highlights Uecker's significant contributions to baseball, entertainment, and his community, noting that he will be remembered fondly by fans worldwide and commemorated with statues at American Family Field and plans for a "Uecker Experience" at the stadium.
Sponsors (79)
Julian Bradley (R)*,
Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R)*,
Tim Carpenter (D)*,
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D)*,
Dora Drake (D)*,
Dan Feyen (R)*,
Jodi Habush Sinykin (D)*,
Dianne Hesselbein (D)*,
Rob Hutton (R)*,
André Jacque (R)*,
John Jagler (R)*,
Chris Larson (D)*,
Howard Marklein (R)*,
Steve Nass (R)*,
Brad Pfaff (D)*,
Romaine Quinn (R)*,
Melissa Ratcliff (D)*,
Kelda Roys (D)*,
Jeff Smith (D)*,
Mark Spreitzer (D)*,
Bob Wirch (D)*,
Scott Allen (R),
David Armstrong (R),
Margaret Arney (D),
Mike Bare (D),
Elijah Behnke (R),
Brienne Brown (D),
Ryan Clancy (D),
Angelina Cruz (D),
Karen DeSanto (D),
Ben DeSmidt (D),
Barbara Dittrich (R),
Robert Donovan (R),
Steve Doyle (D),
Jodene Emerson (D),
Joan Fitzgerald (D),
Russell Goodwin (D),
Chanz Green (R),
Rick Gundrum (R),
Francesca Hong (D),
Jenna Jacobson (D),
Alex Joers (D),
Dean Kaufert (R),
Karen Kirsch (D),
Dan Knodl (R),
Rob Kreibich (R),
Scott Krug (R),
Darrin Madison (D),
Renuka Mayadev (D),
Paul Melotik (R),
Vincent Miresse (D),
Supreme Moore Omokunde (D),
Clint Moses (R),
Dave Murphy (R),
Jeff Mursau (R),
Amanda Nedweski (R),
Adam Neylon (R),
Todd Novak (R),
Jerry O'Connor (R),
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D),
Kevin Petersen (R),
Christian Phelps (D),
Jim Piwowarczyk (R),
Treig Pronschinske (R),
Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D),
Ann Roe (D),
Joe Sheehan (D),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Lee Snodgrass (D),
Pat Snyder (R),
Angela Stroud (D),
Lisa Subeck (D),
Rob Swearingen (R),
Sequanna Taylor (D),
Angelito Tenorio (D),
Ron Tusler (R),
Randy Udell (D),
Robyn Vining (D),
Chuck Wichgers (R),
Last Action
Deposited in the office of the Secretary of State on 11-25-2025 (on 11/25/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/joint_resolution/sjr6 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/enrolledbills/2025/REG/SJR6.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SJR6.pdf |
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