LRB-2590/1
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2019 - 2020 LEGISLATURE
April 3, 2019 - Introduced by Representatives Loudenbeck, Hesselbein,
Anderson, Ballweg, Dittrich, Duchow, Edming, Fields, Gundrum, Hebl,
Magnafici, Myers, Petryk, Plumer, Pope, Ramthun, Shankland,
Skowronski, Spiros, Spreitzer, Subeck, Sargent, Tauchen, Thiesfeldt,
Tranel, Tusler, Vruwink, Wittke and Pronschinske, cosponsored by
Senators Darling, Johnson, Marklein, Miller, Olsen, Ringhand, Risser, L.
Taylor and Wirch. Referred to Committee on Rules.
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1Relating to: honoring the public service of Michael Leckrone.
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Whereas, Michael Leckrone received his bachelor's and master's degrees in
3music at Butler University; and
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Whereas, he became director of the Marching Band at the University of
5Wisconsin in 1969 when interest in the band had fallen to an all-time low; and
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Whereas, he welcomed women into the previously all-male band and
7transformed it into a coed organization; and
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Whereas, he required all members to participate in drills and instilled in them
9an appreciation for intense physical conditioning; and
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Whereas, he initiated “stop at the top,” a more demanding marching stride; and
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Whereas, he emphasized showmanship and redesigned the pregame entrance
12to this end; and
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Whereas, the band grew from about 100 members to approximately 300 today;
14and
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Whereas, he launched the Varsity Band concert in 1975; and
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1Whereas, he instituted the 5th Quarter in 1977, now recognized as one of college
2sports' great traditions; and
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Whereas, he has received numerous awards and titles, including Outstanding
4Educator of America in 1970; and
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Whereas, the Wisconsin State Assembly recognized him as a Hometown Hero
6in 2015; and
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Whereas, he has helped thousands of young people become better musicians,
8team players, and leaders; now, therefore, be it
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9Resolved by the
assembly, the senate concurring, That the members of the
10Wisconsin Legislature hereby recognize and honor the public service of Michael
11Leckrone at the University of Wisconsin and wish him all the best in his retirement.
