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WI SJR83
WI SJR83Recognizing November 10, 2025, as the 50th anniversary of the tragic loss of the crew of SS Edmund Fitzgerald.
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Introduced
09/04/2025
09/04/2025
In Committee
09/04/2025
09/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to: recognizing November 10, 2025, as the 50th anniversary of the tragic loss of the crew of SS Edmund Fitzgerald.
AI Summary
This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the tragic sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, a massive bulk cargo vessel that was the largest ship on the Great Lakes for 13 years after its launch in 1958. The resolution recounts the ship's final voyage on November 9-10, 1975, when it was carrying over 26,000 tons of iron ore from Superior, Wisconsin to Zug Island, Michigan during an intense storm with gale-force winds and heavy seas. The document details how Captain Ernest McSorley reported multiple ship problems, including radar failure and a starboard list, and made his final radio transmission around 7 p.m. before the ship disappeared from radar. The vessel was later found at the bottom of Lake Superior, 17 miles from Whitefish Point, with the entire crew of 29 men lost, including eight Wisconsin residents. The resolution honors the crew's bravery and acknowledges the ongoing risks faced by maritime workers in the Great Lakes region, highlighting the significant maritime heritage and danger inherent in Great Lakes shipping.
Sponsors (40)
Tim Carpenter (D)*,
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D)*,
Dora Drake (D)*,
Dianne Hesselbein (D)*,
André Jacque (R)*,
Chris Larson (D)*,
Brad Pfaff (D)*,
Melissa Ratcliff (D)*,
Kelda Roys (D)*,
Jeff Smith (D)*,
Mark Spreitzer (D)*,
Jamie Wall (D)*,
Bob Wirch (D)*,
Margaret Arney (D),
Mike Bare (D),
Ryan Clancy (D),
Angelina Cruz (D),
Ben DeSmidt (D),
Barbara Dittrich (R),
Jodene Emerson (D),
Joan Fitzgerald (D),
Alex Joers (D),
Tara Johnson (D),
Rob Kreibich (R),
Darrin Madison (D),
Maureen McCarville (D),
Vincent Miresse (D),
Dave Murphy (R),
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D),
Lori Palmeri (D),
Christian Phelps (D),
Ann Roe (D),
Joe Sheehan (D),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Ryan Spaude (D),
Angela Stroud (D),
Shelia Stubbs (D),
Lisa Subeck (D),
Angelito Tenorio (D),
Travis Tranel (R),
Last Action
Representative Haywood added as a cosponsor (on 09/17/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/joint_resolution/sjr83 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SJR83.pdf |
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