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C.R. Zorn – Wisconsin Resolution

[Note: A chance web browsing session one day turned up the fact that just as my side of the
family had a “semi-famous and beloved” state politician in the family, (mine being E.E.
Fisher), – so did Laura’s side! Here following read about C.R. Zorn. Stephen.]

[No. 9, A.] RESOLUTION NO. 1

WHEREAS, On the 25th day of September, 1916, the Great Master, in His infinite
wisdom, saw fit to summon to eternal rest Honorable Charles Rudolph Zorn, who died at his
home in the town of Schleswig on that day, having been born August 4, 1844, in Pommern,
Germany, from whence he came with his parents to the town of Schleswig in 1854.

"Life is a narrow vale between the cold and barren peaks of two eternities. We strive in vain to
look beyond the heights. We cry aloud and the only answer is the echo of our wailing cry. From the
voiceless lips of the unreplying dead there comes no word, but in the night of death, hope sees a star
and listening love can hear the rustle of a wing."

WHEREAS, Mr. Zorn was for many years prominent in the public life of Manitowoc
county and this state, having been a member of the county board of supervisors of Manitowoc
county for seventeen years, representing the town of Schleswig, a member of the Wisconsin state
legislature as assemblyman from the second district of Manitowoc county during the years 1873,
1874 and 1876, and having held various other positions of public and private trust during a long
and useful life, and

WHEREAS, He discharged the many duties of the various offices held by him during his
lifetime with ability, fearlessness, faithfulness and integrity, proving himself, both as a private
citizen and a public servant, worthy of the enduring remembrance of his fellowmen, and a man of
sterling character and worth, of strong convictions and of a most high sense of devotion to duty,
now, therefore, as a tribute of respect to his memory, be it Resolved by the Assembly, That it is
but fitting and proper that this assembly express its profound sorrow and regret on account of his
death and its appreciation of his unselfish and honorable service to his township, county, and state,
and be it further Resolved, That this memorial be entered in the journal of this assembly and that a
copy thereof, be transmitted to the family of the deceased, attested by the signatures of the speaker
and chief clerk.

”Wisconsin Session Laws" By Wisconsin 1917, Page 1321-1322

Reference: http://www.2manitowoc.com/86Robit.html#zorncr1916

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