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WI AJR88
WI AJR88Recognizing November 10, 2025, as the 50th anniversary of the tragic loss of the crew of SS Edmund Fitzgerald.
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Introduced
09/15/2025
09/15/2025
In Committee
09/15/2025
09/15/2025
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 recognizes 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. On November 9, 1975, the ship departed from Superior, Wisconsin, carrying over 26,000 tons of iron ore, unknowingly embarking on its final voyage. During a violent storm on Lake Superior with gale-force winds and heavy seas, Captain Ernest McSorley reported multiple problems with the ship, including radar failure and structural damage. Shortly after 7 p.m. on November 10, 1975, the captain made his last transmission to a nearby vessel before disappearing from radar. The ship was found the following week at the bottom of Lake Superior, 17 miles short of Whitefish Point, with the entire crew of 29 men lost, including eight Wisconsin residents. The resolution honors the memory of these sailors and acknowledges the continued bravery of maritime workers in the Great Lakes region, highlighting the dangerous conditions they face while serving in this critical industry.
Sponsors (40)
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)*,
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),
Last Action
Representative J. Jacobson added as a coauthor (on 01/08/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr88 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AJR88.pdf |
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