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2007 - 2008 LEGISLATURE
March 12, 2008 - Introduced by Representative Jorgensen, cosponsored by
Senator S. Fitzgerald. Referred to Committee on Rules.
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1Relating to: the life of Richard Burke.
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Whereas, Richard "Dick" Burke, husband of Camille, and father of Kathleen,
3Mary, John, Sharon, and Michele, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2008; and
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Whereas, Dick was a hard worker and smart businessman, growing his
5Waterloo, Wisconsin-based Trek Bicycles from its infancy in an old, rented red barn
6to its current status as the world's premiere bicycle manufacturer; and
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Whereas, Dick's more than 30 years of commitment to his successful company
8have brought great pride and a significant economic boom to Waterloo, to the
9surrounding area, and to this state; and
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Whereas, Dick's dedication was not only to Trek Bicycles, but to his neighbors,
11giving back whenever possible, to community and charitable organizations
12throughout the state; and
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Whereas, Dick was a constant supporter of education, establishing the Trinity
14Foundation, to support urban education, youth, and leadership development; and
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1Whereas, Dick was an advocate and sponsor of Nativity Jesuit Middle School,
2which seeks to educate Latino boys for lives of Christian leadership and service; and
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Whereas, Dick set up several scholarship programs at Marquette University,
4Mount Mary College, and Alverno College: dedicated to developing future leaders
5with a commitment to social justice; and
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Whereas, with all of his achievements, Dick was most proud of his children;
7gifted, contributing members of our state, in their own right; and
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Whereas, Dick leaves behind this lasting legacy of business savvy,
9civic-mindedness, and devotion to God and family; now, therefore, be it
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10Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the members of the
11Wisconsin legislature commend all that Richard "Dick" Burke contributed to this
12state and his community, express their sorrow at his passing, and extend their
13condolences to his family and friends; and, be it further
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14Resolved, That the assembly chief clerk shall provide a copy of this joint
15resolution to Dick's wife, Camille, and his five children, Kathleen, Mary, John,
16Sharon, and Michele.
