Wisconsin 2023-2024 Regular Session

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4	4	2023 ASSEMBLY RESOLUTIO N 22
5	5	November 13, 2023 - Introduced by Representative KRUG. Referred to Committee
6	6	on Rules.
7	7	*AUTHORS SUBJECT TO CHANGE*
8	8	Relating to: recognizing and commending the Wisconsin Operating Engineers
9	9	Local 139 and its staff at the Coloma Training Center for their role in fighting
10	10	the Pallet Fire.
11	11	Whereas, on July 10, 2023, a severe wildfire engulfed over 800 acres of land in
12	12	Waushara County; and
13	13	Whereas, the fire was centered near Coloma and consumed 830 acres of land,
14	14	three homes, 17 smaller structures, and numerous vehicles and items of equipment;
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16	16	Whereas, the fire required a response from 30 fire departments, including fire
17	17	departments in Wisconsin Rapids, Grand Rapids, Nekoosa, Rudolph, Pittsville,
18	18	Plainfield, and Westfield, with eight firefighters requiring medical attention; and
19	19	Whereas, soon after the fire began, local officials requested assistance from the
20	20	staff at the Wisconsin Operating Engineers Local 139 Coloma Training Center; and
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36	36	Whereas, the Operating Engineers responded immediately with staff and
37	37	equipment to fight the fire, and with great efficiency and considerable courage they
38	38	sent 14 staff to operate six bulldozers and two water trucks; and
39	39	Whereas, the heroic efforts of the Operating Engineers contributed greatly to
40	40	the successful suppression of the fire and thus limiting the damage the fire would
41	41	cause, thereby preserving the life, health, and property of many in the area of the fire;
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43	43	Whereas, the Local 139 training facility itself would have been a complete loss
44	44	without the assistance of the staff's hard work and selfless actions; and
45	45	Whereas, staff from the training center who assisted in the effort included Local
46	46	139 Vice President and Training Director Dan Sperberg, as well as training center
47	47	staff Mike Burt, Bob Cayer, Matthew Faldet, Kip Gutke, Joseph Handschke, Joseph
48	48	Krempp, Todd Liebelt, Frank Meating, Chris Rachel, Dennis Sperberg, Kyle
49	49	Sperberg, John Stoneberg, and Frank Zenz; now, therefore, be it
50	50	Resolved by the assembly, That the members of the Wisconsin State
51	51	Assembly recognize and commend Wisconsin Operating Engineers Local 139 and its
52	52	staff at the Coloma Training Center for their role in fighting the Pallet Fire, thereby
53	53	helping to save the life, health, and property of those affected.
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