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This resolution honors the life and public service of Senator Timothy Francis Cullen, a dedicated Wisconsin politician and public servant who served multiple terms in the State Senate, worked as an ombudsman, and held various leadership roles. Born in Janesville in 1944, Cullen came from a working-class background, worked at General Motors during college, and served in the Army Reserve before beginning his political career. He was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in 1974, serving until 1987 and again from 2011 to 2015, including a stint as Senate Majority Leader from 1982 to 1986. Throughout his career, Cullen was known for championing workers' rights, consumer protections, and bipartisan cooperation, even serving in the cabinet of Republican Governor Tommy Thompson. He was a fierce advocate for union rights, collective bargaining, and government transparency, and later in life became an author and community leader who founded the Tim Cullen Government Institute to engage young people in civic life. The resolution highlights his significant legislative achievements, his commitment to improving the lives of everyday Wisconsinites, and his reputation as a coalition builder who worked across political lines to serve his constituents.

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr26