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2025 - 2026 LEGISLATURE
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2025 ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION 17
March 19, 2026 - Introduced by Representatives
Spaude
,
Rivera-Wagner
,
Franklin
,
Behnke
,
Dittrich
,
Emerson
,
Kaufert
,
Moore Omokunde
,
O'Connor
,
Penterman
,
Sheehan
,
Sinicki
,
Stubbs
,
Tittl
,
Udell
and
Wichgers
. Referred to Committee on Rules.
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Relating to:
recognizing the life and extraordinary leadership of Bob Harlan.
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2
Whereas, Robert E. “Bob” Harlan, born in Des Moines, Iowa, and a longtime
3
resident of Green Bay, Wisconsin, passed away on March 5, 2026, at the age of 89;
4
and
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5
Whereas, Bob was elected president and chief executive officer of the Green
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Bay Packers on June 5, 1989, and led the organization for nearly two decades until
7
his retirement in January 2008, retiring as the winningest team president in NFL
8
history; and
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Whereas, under Bob’s visionary leadership, the Packers transformed from a
10
struggling franchise into one of the NFL’s most successful organizations, compiling
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the league’s best overall record of 152–88 from 1993 to 2007, achieving 13 winning
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seasons from 1992 to 2007, and returning the Lombardi Trophy to Green Bay with
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a victory in Super Bowl XXXI; and
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Whereas, Bob’s inspired decision to hire Ron Wolf as general manager in 1991
1
and grant him full authority over football operations set the foundation for the
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franchise’s sustained success, leading to the trade for Hall of Fame quarterback
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Brett Favre, the signing of Hall of Fame defensive end Reggie White, and a
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generation of Packers victories; and
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5
Whereas, Bob spearheaded the $295 million redevelopment of historic
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Lambeau Field, completed in 2003, transforming the iconic stadium into a
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cornerstone of the franchise’s long-term financial strength; and
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8
Whereas, Bob was deeply engaged in the greater Green Bay community,
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serving on numerous boards and donating his time to charitable causes, and
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received multiple local and state honors, including an honorary degree from
11
Marquette University; and
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12
Whereas, Bob was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in 2004;
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and
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Whereas, Bob is survived by his beloved wife, Madeline, and his sons, Kevin,
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Bryan, and Michael, and their families, who carry on his legacy of devotion to
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family, community, and the Green Bay Packers; now, therefore, be it
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Resolved by the
assembly
, That
the Wisconsin State Assembly recognizes
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the life and extraordinary leadership of Bob Harlan, whose humility, vision, and
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unwavering commitment to the people of Green Bay and the state of Wisconsin
20
made the Green Bay Packers a source of pride for generations of fans.
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