March 27, 2025 - Introduced by Senators Wall, Smith, Dassler-Alfheim, Drake, L. Johnson, Ratcliff, Roys and Spreitzer, cosponsored by Representatives Rivera-Wagner, Spaude, Anderson, Arney, Bare, Brown, DeSmidt, Fitzgerald, Hysell, J. Jacobson, Joers, Johnson, Kirsch, Moore Omokunde, Palmeri, Sheehan, Sinicki, Steffen, Stroud, Subeck, Udell and Kreibich. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.
SJR20,1,1
1Relating to: honoring the life and public service of Representative Jim Soletski. SJR20,1,42Whereas, James “Jim” Robert Soletski was born to John and Caroline 3Soletski on October 7, 1948, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the fourth of their seven 4children; and SJR20,1,75Whereas, Jim Soletski graduated from Preble High School in Green Bay, 6attended the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, and graduated from the 7University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point with a bachelor’s degree in education; and SJR20,1,98Whereas, Jim Soletski worked for many years in the energy industry, 9including as a senior analyst at the Kewaunee Power Station; and SJR20,1,1210Whereas, Jim Soletski was a local, state, and national representative for Al-11Anon, as well as a longtime member of and leader in Justice Organization Sharing 12Hope & United for Action (JOSHUA); and SJR20,2,213Whereas, Jim Soletski was elected to represent the 88th Assembly District in
1November 2006 as a proud Democrat and went on to serve in the Wisconsin State 2Assembly for two consecutive terms; and SJR20,2,73Whereas, during his second term in the assembly, Jim Soletski served as the 4chair of the Assembly Committee on Energy and Utilities, cochair of the Assembly 5Special Committee on Clean Energy Jobs, vice chair of the Assembly Committee on 6Consumer Protection, and vice chair of the Assembly Committee on Elections and 7Campaign Reform; and SJR20,2,108Whereas, Jim Soletski served on the 2008 Special Committee on State-Tribal 9Relations and was a passionate advocate for respecting Native American culture; 10and SJR20,2,1211Whereas, Jim Soletski was a loving father to his two daughters and 12grandfather to his grandson and grandpup; and SJR20,2,1313Whereas, Jim Soletski passed away on August 20, 2024, at the age of 75; and SJR20,2,1514Whereas, Jim Soletski is missed for his quick wit, empathy, and service to 15others by his family, friends, and former colleagues; now, therefore, be it SJR20,2,1816Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the members of 17the Wisconsin State Legislature join in honoring the life and public service of 18Representative Jim Soletski and extend their condolences to his family and friends.
