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supporting the induction of Jack Vainisi into the Pro Football Hall of Fame

supporting the induction of Jack Vainisi into the Pro Football Hall of Fame

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

Sponsor
Senators Jacque, Spreitzer and Wall, cosponsored by Representatives Kreibich, Goodwin, Murphy and Spaude
Last action
2026-03-23
Official status
A - Rules
Effective date
Not listed

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supporting the induction of Jack Vainisi into the Pro Football Hall of Fame

supporting the induction of Jack Vainisi into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Status: A - Rules

What This Bill Does

  • supporting the induction of Jack Vainisi into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Status: A - Rules

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Bill History

  1. 2026-03-23 Asm.

    Failed to concur in pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. 2025-07-16 Asm.

    Read and referred to committee on Rules

  3. 2025-06-19 Asm.

    Received from Senate

  4. 2025-06-18 Sen.

    Adopted

  5. 2025-06-18 Sen.

    Ordered immediately messaged

  6. 2025-06-17 Sen.

    Placed on calendar 6-18-2025 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)

  7. 2025-06-02 Sen.

    Introduced by Senators Jacque , Spreitzer and Wall ; cosponsored by Representatives Kreibich , Goodwin , Murphy and Spaude

  8. 2025-06-02 Sen.

    Read and referred to Committee on Senate Organization

  9. 2025-06-02 Sen.

    Available for scheduling

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supporting the induction of Jack Vainisi into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Status: A - Rules

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Wisconsin Legislature: SJR64: Joint Resolution Text

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2025 - 2026 LEGISLATURE
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2025 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 64
June 2, 2025 - Introduced by Senators
Jacque
,
Spreitzer
and
Wall
, cosponsored by Representatives
Kreibich
,
Goodwin
,
Murphy
and
Spaude
. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.
SJR64,1,2
1
Relating to:
supporting the induction of Jack Vainisi into the Pro Football Hall of
2
Fame.
SJR64,1,5
3
Whereas, Jack Vainisi began his stellar football career as a lineman at St.
4
George High School and the University of Notre Dame, before being drafted into the
5
United States Army; and
SJR64,1,8
6
Whereas, during his service in post-war Japan, Jack Vainisi worked in the
7
headquarters of General Douglas MacArthur while also playing football on General
8
MacArthur’s service team; and
SJR64,1,10
9
Whereas, Jack Vainisi unfortunately became ill with rheumatic fever, leading
10
to a medical discharge and the end of his playing career; and
SJR64,1,12
11
Whereas, Jack Vainisi later returned to the University of Notre Dame to
12
complete his degree, graduating in 1950; and
SJR64,1,14
13
Whereas, shortly after his graduation, the Green Bay Packers hired Jack
14
Vainisi as a scout; and
SJR64,2,3
1
Whereas, Jack Vainisi revolutionized the scouting profession, establishing an
2
extensive information network that allowed him to compile detailed scouting
3
reports on more than 4,000 players throughout his career; and
SJR64,2,6
4
Whereas, Jack Vainisi personally encouraged Vince Lombardi to seek the
5
position of head coach and general manager for the Green Bay Packers, leading to
6
the establishment of one of the most dominant dynasties in football history; and
SJR64,2,11
7
Whereas, in addition to Lombardi, Jack Vainisi is credited with bringing a
8
total of 12 other eventual Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees into the Packers
9
organization: Herb Adderley, Willie Davis, Bobby Dillon, Forrest Gregg, Paul
10
Hornung, Henry Jordan, Jerry Kramer, Ray Nitschke, Jim Ringo, Bart Starr, Jim
11
Taylor, and Willie Wood; and
SJR64,2,14
12
Whereas, in large part due to Jack Vainisi’s contributions, the Green Bay
13
Packers won both Super Bowl I and Super Bowl II, as well as five National Football
14
League championships; and
SJR64,2,17
15
Whereas, Jack Vainisi was beloved by his team and colleagues, as
16
demonstrated by the team’s attendance at his funeral after his tragic and untimely
17
passing in 1960; and
SJR64,2,20
18
Whereas, Jack Vainisi was inducted into the Packers Hall of Fame in 1982 in
19
recognition of his invaluable contributions to the Green Bay Packers organization;
20
and
SJR64,2,23
21
Whereas, Jack Vainisi’s talents and accomplishments were recognized by his
22
contemporaries, with former National Football League Commissioner Bert Bell
23
describing him as “one of the best young executives and scouts in the league”; and
SJR64,3,2
24
Whereas, Jack Vainisi had an immeasurable and unmistakable impact on the
1
National Football League, as well as professional football broadly; now, therefore, be
2
it
SJR64,3,5
3
Resolved by the
senate
, the
assembly
concurring, That
the members of
4
the Wisconsin Legislature support the induction of Jack Vainisi into the Pro
5
Football Hall of Fame.
SJR64,3,6
6
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