2009 Assembly Joint Resolution 85
ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION
Relating to: recognizing the work of Wisconsin's coroners and medical examiners.
Whereas, Wisconsin's coroners and medical examiners provide medicolegal death investigations in each of our 72 counties; and
Whereas, approximately 375 professionals currently serve our citizens as coroners, medical examiners, deputies, and death investigators; and
Whereas, these dedicated public servants perform their duties for all citizens and guests of our state, day and night, 365 days per year; and
Whereas, they work closely with the justice system and public health and safety agencies using the tools of forensic science and medicine; and
Whereas, they work closely with the families and friends of those who have died, offering compassion and understanding during a time of grief and loss; and
Whereas, they work to understand and explain the cause and circumstances of unexpected, unusual, and suspicious deaths for the benefit of our communities; and
Whereas, they are dedicated professionals performing a duty and service worthy of respect and recognition; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the
assembly, the senate concurring, That the fourth week of October be annually recognized as Medicolegal Death Investigators Week, with the gratitude of the people of the state of Wisconsin for the service that they provide.
