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2025 - 2026 LEGISLATURE
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2025 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 117
January 2, 2026 - Introduced by Senators
Nass
,
Carpenter
,
Hesselbein
,
Jacque
,
Ratcliff
and
Spreitzer
, cosponsored by Representatives
Fitzgerald
,
Kaufert
,
Johnson
,
Murphy
,
Ortiz-Velez
,
Penterman
,
Roe
,
Sinicki
,
Stubbs
,
Subeck
and
Tenorio
. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.
SJR117,1,2
1
Relating to:
honoring the life and public service of Representative Rudolph L.
2
“Rudy” Silbaugh.
SJR117,1,5
3
Whereas, Representative Rudolph L. “Rudy” Silbaugh, a devoted public
4
servant and respected small business owner, passed away on July 1, 2025, at the
5
age of 94; and
SJR117,1,7
6
Whereas, Rudy Silbaugh was born on September 10, 1930, in Viroqua,
7
Wisconsin, to Raymond and Clarabelle Silbaugh; and
SJR117,1,10
8
Whereas, Rudy Silbaugh graduated from Stoughton High School in 1948 and
9
began his career as a flooring mechanic, later establishing U&S Floor Coverings in
10
1965, which he operated with dedication and pride; and
SJR117,1,13
11
Whereas Rudy Silbaugh began his public service in 1978, when he was elected
12
alderman by a mere nine votes, and served on the Stoughton Common Council until
13
1991; and
SJR117,2,2
14
Whereas, during his tenure on the council, he served as Council President and
1
held appointments on the Personnel Commission, Goals & Policy Committee,
2
Ordinance Committee, Public Works Board, and Library Board; and
SJR117,2,6
3
Whereas, Rudy Silbaugh was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly as a
4
Republican in 1990 and represented the 46th Assembly District for three terms,
5
from 1991 to 1997, serving with distinction in a district that traditionally leaned
6
Democratic; and
SJR117,2,11
7
Whereas, during his legislative service, Representative Silbaugh chaired the
8
Assembly Committee on Aging and Long-Term Care and served on the Assembly
9
Committees on Financial Institutions, Highways, Housing, Judiciary, Small
10
Business and Education, and Training for Employment, as well as State Affairs;
11
and
SJR117,2,15
12
Whereas, Representative Silbaugh also served on the Council on Highway
13
Safety, the Bicycle Coordinating Council, and the Legislative Council Study
14
Committees on Remediation of Environmental Contamination and on Foster Care
15
and Other Out-of-Home Placements; and
SJR117,2,18
16
Whereas, Representative Silbaugh’s legislative achievements included the
17
enactment of a law creating enhanced penalties for committing fraudulent or unfair
18
trade practices against elderly and disabled persons; and
SJR117,2,20
19
Whereas, Representative Silbaugh made further gains for seniors with the
20
enactment of a law to restore coverage of dentures under Medical Assistance; and
SJR117,2,23
21
Whereas, Representative Silbaugh recognized that “compromise is the name
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of the game,” working alongside colleagues from across the aisle to pass legislation
23
with bipartisan support; and
SJR117,3,4
24
Whereas, Rudy Silbaugh was deeply committed to his community beyond
1
public office, volunteering his time and leadership with organizations including
2
Gideons International, the Thompson Correctional Center Community Relations
3
Committee, the UW–Madison Department of Ophthalmology advisory board, the
4
Stoughton Lions Club, AARP, and the Republican Party of Dane County; and
SJR117,3,7
5
Whereas, Rudy Silbaugh was a man of strong Christian faith, offering his gifts
6
and service to his church from an early age and later serving in leadership roles on
7
several church boards; and
SJR117,3,13
8
Whereas, Rudy Silbaugh was a loving husband to Janet for 75 years; a devoted
9
father to their children, Mark, Gary, and Laurie; an adoring grandfather, step-
10
grandfather, great-grandfather, and step-great-grandfather to Lindsay, Laura,
11
John, Tom, Kari, Ashley, Trina, Melissa, Camden, Na'Koa, Zion, Harmony, Sienna,
12
Margit, Seamus, Luke, Lindsay, Elana, Ezequiel, Irie, and Zachary; and a proud
13
half-brother to Dean and Dennis; and
SJR117,3,15
14
Whereas, Rudy Silbaugh will be remembered for his kindness, humility, faith,
15
and steadfast commitment to service; now, therefore, be it
SJR117,3,19
16
Resolved by the
senate
, the
assembly
concurring, That
the members of
17
the Wisconsin Legislature honor the life and public service of Representative
18
Rudolph L. “Rudy” Silbaugh and extend their heartfelt condolences to his family
19
and friends.
SJR117,3,20
20
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