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2023 ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTIO N 23
March 24, 2023 - Introduced by Representatives STEFFEN, BROOKS, GREEN,
GUNDRUM, KITCHENS, KNODL, MURPHY, NOVAK, PETERSEN, RETTINGER, SPIROS,
SUBECK, TITTL and TRANEL, cosponsored by Senators BRADLEY, NASS, TESTIN
and FELZKOWSKI. Referred to Committee on Rules.
***AUTHORS SUBJECT TO CHANGE***
Relating to: honoring the public service of Commissioner Ellen Nowak.
Whereas, Ellen Nowak was first appointed to the Public Service Commission
of Wisconsin in July 2011 and reconfirmed for a full six-year term beginning on
March 1, 2013; and
Whereas, Ellen Nowak was named Chairperson of the Public Service
Commission in March of 2015; and
Whereas, Ellen Nowak was appointed Secretary of the Department of
Administration in March of 2018, the second woman to ever hold the top appointed
position in Wisconsin state government; and
Whereas, Ellen Nowak was reappointed to the Public Service Commission in
January 2019; and
Whereas, Ellen Nowak has been a nationally recognized leader during her
nearly 11 years of service on the Public Service Commission, serving in leadership
roles for the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC),
including being elected as NARUC president; and
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Whereas, Ellen Nowak's expertise on energy and utility regulation has been
sought out by members of Congress and international organizations; and
Whereas, Ellen Nowak has served as a mentor for young female regulators in
Europe and Eurasia; and
Whereas, Ellen Nowak has helped ensure reliable and affordable energy for all
of Wisconsin's citizens and businesses; and
Whereas, Ellen Nowak had a long career as a public servant prior to her time
with the Public Service Commission, including service as chief of staff to the
Waukesha County Executive and chief of staff to the Assembly Speaker; and
Whereas, Ellen Nowak has been an active volunteer for several charities,
including her church, a local hospice facility, and the World Orphan Fund; and
Whereas, Ellen Nowak has been an exemplary public servant for most of her
adult life; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the members of the
Wisconsin Legislature thank Ellen Nowak for her faithful and exemplary service to
the state and wish her well in her future endeavors.
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