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SJR14 • 2025

honoring the life and public service of Representative David O. Martin

honoring the life and public service of Representative David O. Martin

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The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.

Sponsor
Senators Marklein, Dassler-Alfheim, Cabral-Guevara, Carpenter, Nass, Ratcliff, Roys and Spreitzer, cosponsored by Representatives Kaufert, Tranel, Kurtz, Gustafson, Novak, O'Connor, Tittl, Murphy, Penterman, Tusler, Sinicki, Kreibich, Knodl, Subeck and Goodwin
Last action
2026-03-23
Official status
S - Hold (Available for Scheduling)
Effective date
Not listed

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honoring the life and public service of Representative David O. Martin

honoring the life and public service of Representative David O.

What This Bill Does

  • honoring the life and public service of Representative David O.
  • Martin Status: S - Hold (Available for Scheduling)

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Bill History

  1. 2026-03-23 Sen.

    Failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. 2025-04-23 Sen.

    Representative Stubbs added as a cosponsor

  3. 2025-03-18 Sen.

    Referred to committee on Senate Organization

  4. 2025-03-14 Sen.

    Placed on calendar 3-18-2025 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)

  5. 2025-03-07 Sen.

    Introduced by Senators Marklein , Dassler-Alfheim , Cabral-Guevara , Carpenter , Nass , Ratcliff , Roys and Spreitzer ; cosponsored by Representatives Kaufert , Tranel , Kurtz , Gustafson , Novak , O'Connor , Tittl , Murphy , Penterman , Tusler , Sinicki , Kreibich , Knodl , Subeck and Goodwin

  6. 2025-03-07 Sen.

    Read and referred to Committee on Senate Organization

  7. 2025-03-07 Sen.

    Available for scheduling

Official Summary Text

honoring the life and public service of Representative David O. Martin
Status: S - Hold (Available for Scheduling)

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Wisconsin Legislature: SJR14: Joint Resolution Text

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2025 - 2026 LEGISLATURE
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2025 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 14
March 7, 2025 - Introduced by Senators
Marklein
,
Dassler-Alfheim
,
Cabral-Guevara
,
Carpenter
,
Nass
,
Ratcliff
,
Roys
and
Spreitzer
, cosponsored by Representatives
Kaufert
,
Tranel
,
Kurtz
,
Gustafson
,
Novak
,
O'Connor
,
Tittl
,
Murphy
,
Penterman
,
Tusler
,
Sinicki
,
Kreibich
,
Knodl
,
Subeck
and
Goodwin
. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.
SJR14,1,2
1
Relating to:
honoring the life and public service of Representative David O.
2
Martin.
SJR14,1,4
3
Whereas, Representative David “Dave” O. Martin was born to Fin and Marion
4
Martin on March 7, 1931, in Appleton, Wisconsin; and
SJR14,1,7
5
Whereas, Representative Martin graduated from Neenah High School,
6
attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and graduated from the University
7
of Michigan with a bachelor’s degree in forestry; and
SJR14,1,10
8
Whereas, Representative Martin then served in the U.S. Army Corps of
9
Engineers, leading a unit in rebuilding bridges throughout war-torn Germany, and
10
later worked as a forester for the Kimberly Clark Corporation; and
SJR14,1,12
11
Whereas, Representative Martin was first elected to the Wisconsin State
12
Assembly in 1960 and went on to serve for five consecutive terms; and
SJR14,1,14
13
Whereas, Representative Martin served as Assistant Majority Leader for the
14
1967–68 legislative session; and
SJR14,2,3
1
Whereas, Representative Martin served on several legislative committees
2
during his tenure in the assembly, including the Joint Committee on Finance, the
3
Building Commission, and the Joint Legislative Council; and
SJR14,2,7
4
Whereas, Representative Martin was known for his ability to work in a
5
bipartisan manner, including in his roles in the enactment of the Wisconsin Wild
6
Rivers law and the establishment of a statewide vocational and technical education
7
system; and
SJR14,2,11
8
Whereas, Representative Martin collaborated with both Governor Gaylord
9
Nelson and Governor Warren Knowles on legislation and initiatives that sought to
10
establish Wisconsin as a national leader in environmental protection and outdoor
11
recreation; and
SJR14,2,13
12
Whereas, Representative Martin was the Republican nominee for lieutenant
13
governor in the 1970 gubernatorial election; and
SJR14,2,16
14
Whereas, following his career in the state legislature, Representative Martin
15
returned to work for the Kimberly Clark Corporation as their manager for
16
government relations for nearly three decades; and
SJR14,2,19
17
Whereas, Representative Martin later served as the associate vice president
18
for business and university relations for the University of Wisconsin System until
19
his retirement in 1993; and
SJR14,2,21
20
Whereas, Representative Martin, along with his wife Joan Martin, also owned
21
the Marquette Café and Bar in Marquette, Iowa; and
SJR14,3,2
22
Whereas, Representative Martin remained active in political advocacy and
23
public service even after his tenure in the state legislature, serving in leadership
1
capacities for Common Cause Wisconsin, the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway
2
Board, and the Three Eagles Foundation; and
SJR14,3,4
3
Whereas, Representative Martin was a loving husband, father, grandfather,
4
and great-grandfather; and
SJR14,3,6
5
Whereas, Representative Martin passed away on January 22, 2025, at the age
6
of 93; and
SJR14,3,8
7
Whereas, Representative Martin is missed by his family, friends, and former
8
colleagues; now, therefore, be it
SJR14,3,12
9
Resolved by the
senate
, the
assembly
concurring, That
the members of
10
the Wisconsin State Legislature join in honoring the life and public service of
11
Representative David O. Martin and extend their condolences to his family and
12
friends.
SJR14,3,13
13
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