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Introduced
02/17/2025
02/17/2025
In Committee
02/17/2025
02/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 player, broadcaster, actor, and philanthropist from Milwaukee who passed away in 2025 at age 90 after a 69-year career in professional baseball. Uecker was best known as the primary radio broadcaster for the Milwaukee Brewers for 54 years, earning the nickname "Mr. Baseball" and becoming famous for his engaging broadcasting style and humor. He played professionally as a catcher for teams including the Milwaukee Braves, St. Louis Cardinals, and Philadelphia Phillies, and later transitioned to broadcasting and entertainment, appearing over 100 times on The Tonight Show and starring in the sitcom Mr. Belvedere and the film Major League. Uecker received numerous honors, including induction into multiple halls of fame, and was recognized for his philanthropic work supporting various charitable organizations. The resolution highlights his contributions to baseball, entertainment, and his community, noting that he will be remembered fondly by fans worldwide and memorialized through statues at American Family Field and plans for a "Uecker Experience" at the stadium.
Sponsors (80)
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)*,
William Penterman (R)*,
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)*,
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),
Last Action
Laid on the table (on 03/20/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr9 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AJR9.pdf |
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