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Introduced
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
In Committee
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to: honoring the life and public service of Justice David T. Prosser Jr.
AI Summary
This resolution honors the life and public service of Justice David T. Prosser Jr., a prominent Wisconsin public servant who dedicated over 40 years to serving the state across all three branches of government. Prosser served 18 years in the Wisconsin Legislature, where he was elected as assembly minority leader and speaker, and then served another 18 years on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, initially being appointed by Governor Tommy Thompson in 1998 and later elected to two 10-year terms before retiring in 2016. Prior to his legislative and judicial careers, he worked as an attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice and served as Outagamie County district attorney. Throughout his career, Prosser was known for his keen intellect, thoughtful approach, and commitment to mentoring future lawyers and policymakers. He was an active member of numerous councils and commissions, including the Wisconsin Judicial Council and the Uniform Law Commission. The resolution acknowledges Prosser's significant contributions to Wisconsin's governance, highlighting his leadership, fairness, and dedication to public service. It also notes his passing on December 1, 2024, at the age of 81, and emphasizes the lasting impact of his extraordinary legacy on the state of Wisconsin.
Sponsors (55)
Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R)*,
Tim Carpenter (D)*,
Dan Feyen (R)*,
Howard Marklein (R)*,
Steve Nass (R)*,
Romaine Quinn (R)*,
Patrick Testin (R)*,
Van Wanggaard (R)*,
Eric Wimberger (R)*,
Scott Allen (R),
David Armstrong (R),
Elijah Behnke (R),
Mark Born (R),
Lindee Brill (R),
Alex Dallman (R),
Barbara Dittrich (R),
Cindi Duchow (R),
Benjamin Franklin (R),
Joy Goeben (R),
Chanz Green (R),
Rick Gundrum (R),
Nate Gustafson (R),
Karen Hurd (R),
Brent Jacobson (R),
Dean Kaufert (R),
Dan Knodl (R),
Rob Kreibich (R),
Scott Krug (R),
Paul Melotik (R),
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),
William Penterman (R),
Kevin Petersen (R),
Jim Piwowarczyk (R),
Treig Pronschinske (R),
Jessie Rodriguez (R),
Joe Sheehan (D),
Christine Sinicki (D),
John Spiros (R),
Lisa Subeck (D),
Rob Swearingen (R),
Paul Tittl (R),
Travis Tranel (R),
Ron Tusler (R),
Nancy VanderMeer (R),
Robin Vos (R),
Chuck Wichgers (R),
Robert Wittke (R),
Shannon Zimmerman (R),
Last Action
Available for scheduling (on 02/12/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/joint_resolution/sjr9 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SJR9.pdf |
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