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HR122 • 2026

Celebrating the life of Elmer H. Steffes.

Celebrating the life of Elmer H. Steffes.

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This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Laufer
Last action
2026-04-16
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Celebrating the life of Elmer H. Steffes

This legislation honors Elmer H. Steffes, a dairy farmer and community member from Mount Calvary, Wisconsin.

What This Bill Does

  • Recognizes the death of Elmer H. Steffes with sadness.
  • Highlights his contributions as a dairy farmer and woodworker.
  • Acknowledges his role in raising eight children and supporting his family.
  • Expresses appreciation for his hobbies like fishing and hunting.
  • Commends his personality traits such as humor, kindness, and warmth.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The family of Elmer H. Steffes
  • Residents of Mount Calvary, Wisconsin

Terms To Know

WHEREAS
A clause used to introduce facts or reasons that support the resolution.
RESOLVED
A statement expressing a decision or opinion in formal legislation.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not provide specific actions beyond recognizing Elmer H. Steffes.
  • It is unclear what tangible benefits, if any, this recognition provides to the community or family.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-16 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR122ER)

  2. 2026-02-23 House

    Engrossed by House

  3. 2026-02-23 House

    Agreed to by House

  4. 2026-02-17 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26105767D

Official Summary Text

Celebrating the life of Elmer H. Steffes.

Current Bill Text

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Celebrating the life of Elmer H. Steffes.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 23, 2026
WHEREAS, Elmer H. Steffes, an accomplished dairy farmer, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and revered member of the Mount Calvary, Wisconsin, community, died on January 9, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Elmer Steffes devoted himself to dairy farming, working long hours throughout the year to care for his animals and provide for his family; and
WHEREAS, alongside his wife, Betty, Elmer Steffes raised eight children, instilling in them the value of hard work so that they would grow up to achieve success in their lives; and
WHEREAS, Elmer Steffes was a skilled and passionate woodworker who produced a great number of children's rocking chairs and other furniture out of his family's sawmill; and
WHEREAS, in addition to woodworking, Elmer Steffes savored every opportunity to fish and deer hunt, and he was happiest of all when spending quality time with his family and loved ones, including his 22 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, with his quick humor, big-hearted personality, and mischievous grin, Elmer Steffes endeared himself to all who knew him; and
WHEREAS, preceded in death by his wife, Betty, Elmer Steffes will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his children, Dan, Kathy, Karen, Kris, Kim, the Honorable Amy J. Laufer, Gary, and Thomas, and their families and by numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Elmer H. Steffes, a dedicated dairy farmer from Mount Calvary, Wisconsin, who brought joy to countless lives; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Elmer H. Steffes as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for his memory.