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2025 - 2026 LEGISLATURE
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2025 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 9
February 12, 2025 - Introduced by Senators
Cabral-Guevara
,
Carpenter
,
Feyen
,
Marklein
,
Nass
,
Quinn
,
Testin
,
Wanggaard
and
Wimberger
, cosponsored by Representatives
Vos
,
Murphy
,
Kaufert
,
Gustafson
,
Tusler
,
Allen
,
Armstrong
,
Behnke
,
Born
,
Brill
,
Dallman
,
Dittrich
,
Duchow
,
Franklin
,
Goeben
,
Green
,
Gundrum
,
Hurd
,
B. Jacobson
,
Knodl
,
Kreibich
,
Krug
,
Melotik
,
Moses
,
Mursau
,
Nedweski
,
Neylon
,
Novak
,
O'Connor
,
Ortiz-Velez
,
Penterman
,
Petersen
,
Piwowarczyk
,
Pronschinske
,
Rodriguez
,
Sheehan
,
Sinicki
,
Spiros
,
Subeck
,
Swearingen
,
Tittl
,
Tranel
,
VanderMeer
,
Wichgers
,
Wittke
and
Zimmerman
. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.
SJR9,1,1
1
Relating to:
honoring the life and public service of Justice David T. Prosser Jr.
SJR9,1,4
2
Whereas, Justice David Prosser served the people of Wisconsin in various
3
capacities for more than 40 years, including 18 years in the Wisconsin Legislature
4
and another 18 years on the Wisconsin Supreme Court; and
SJR9,1,7
5
Whereas, during his tenure in public service, Justice David Prosser served in
6
all three branches of state government and took part in the writing, enforcement,
7
and interpretation of the laws of Wisconsin; and
SJR9,1,12
8
Whereas, Justice David Prosser developed an interest in politics as a young
9
child and chose a career in public service at an early age, first serving as an
10
attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice and then joining the office of U.S.
11
Congressman Harold Froehlich, his longtime mentor, before returning to
12
Wisconsin; and
SJR9,2,2
13
Whereas, upon returning to his hometown of Appleton, Justice David Prosser
14
was elected Outagamie County district attorney and served in that position for two
1
years before he was elected in 1978 to represent his community in the Wisconsin
2
Assembly; and
SJR9,2,6
3
Whereas, while serving in the legislature, Justice David Prosser was an
4
instrumental member of various committees, including the Joint Committee on
5
Finance and the Assembly Committee on Judiciary, and was known by his peers as
6
a gifted orator, a meticulous researcher, and a natural-born leader; and
SJR9,2,9
7
Whereas, Justice David Prosser served nine terms in the Wisconsin Assembly
8
and was elected by his colleagues to serve as assembly minority leader for six years
9
and assembly speaker for two years; and
SJR9,2,12
10
Whereas, following his tenure in the legislature, Justice David Prosser was
11
appointed to serve on the Wisconsin Tax Appeals Commission, where he conducted
12
hearings and ruled on disputes related to state taxation; and
SJR9,2,15
13
Whereas, in 1998, Justice David Prosser was appointed to the Wisconsin
14
Supreme Court by Governor Tommy Thompson, and was later elected to serve two
15
10-year terms in 2001 and 2011, before retiring in 2016; and
SJR9,2,18
16
Whereas, Justice David Prosser was highly regarded by his colleagues for his
17
keen intellect, his thoughtful approach to drafting opinions, and his deep sense of
18
fairness while serving on the Wisconsin Supreme Court; and
SJR9,2,24
19
Whereas, throughout his tenure in public service, Justice David Prosser
20
served as a valued member on numerous councils and commissions, including the
21
Wisconsin Judicial Council, the Wisconsin Supreme Court Planning and Policy
22
Advisory Committee, the Wisconsin Sentencing Commission, the Wisconsin
23
Council on Criminal Justice, and the Uniform Law Commission, of which he was a
24
Life Member; and
SJR9,3,3
1
Whereas, Justice David Prosser was a committed mentor who devoted his
2
time to building up the next generations of lawyers and policymakers, inspiring
3
them to set high standards and lofty goals; and
SJR9,3,6
4
Whereas, Justice David Prosser, who passed away on December 1, 2024, at the
5
age of 81, credited the support of his loving family and endless stream of loyal
6
friends for his decades-long career in public service; and
SJR9,3,9
7
Whereas, the extraordinary legacy of Justice David Prosser and his lifetime
8
dedication to the betterment of this state will long be remembered by the people of
9
Wisconsin; now, therefore, be it
SJR9,3,12
10
Resolved by the
senate
, the
assembly
concurring, That
the members of
11
the Wisconsin Legislature join in honoring the life and service of Justice David T.
12
Prosser Jr. and extend their condolences to his family and friends.
SJR9,3,13
13
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