On Tuesday, January 26 the Wisconsin State Legislature took time to honor Kiel native United States Army Staff Sergeant Amy S. Krueger. The State Assembly and State Senate opened their session days with special ceremonies commemorating the life and service of Staff Sergeant Krueger, who lost her life on November 5, 2009 due to injuries sustained during the terrorist attack at Fort Hood military post in Texas while she was preparing to deploy to Afghanistan.
Following is the text of Assembly Joint Resolution (AJR) 105.
Whereas, Amy S. Krueger, born August 7, 1980, daughter of Jerilyn Krueger and David Diem, died on November 5, 2009, of injuries sustained during the terrorist attack at Fort Hood military post in Texas while preparing to deploy to Afghanistan; and
Whereas, Amy graduated from Kiel High School in Kiel, Wisconsin in 1998, after which she pursued further schooling at the University of Wisconsin; and
Whereas, Amy enlisted in the United States Army after the events of September 11, 2001, completed her basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and was then stationed in San Antonio, Texas, where Amy was trained as a mental health specialist; and
Whereas, in 2003, Amy was deployed to Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, and returned to the United States the summer of 2003; and
Whereas, upon her return home, Amy completed her Associates Degree in Arts and Science at the University of Wisconsin - Sheboygan, and also graduated from the Emergency Medical Technicians Program and the Certified Nursing Assistant Program at Lakeshore Technical College in 2008; and
Whereas, while pursuing her Bachelors Degree at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater in 2008, Amy volunteered for service in Afghanistan and trained for deployment at Fort Hunter Ligget in California and in Topeka, Kansas, and then traveled on an overnight bus ride to Fort Hood, Texas, arriving on November 4, 2009; and
Whereas, Amy "Kruegs" Krueger was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Kiel, Wisconsin, and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, shooting pool, playing sheepshead, and being involved in softball and volleyball teams; and
Whereas, Amy felt a deep affection for her country and the ideals it holds dear, and she served the United States and its citizens with determination and respect, and was a profound example of duty, selflessness and honor; and
Whereas, Amy will be sorely missed by all of those who knew her and by those whose lives she impacted; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, that the legislature of the state of Wisconsin commemorates the remarkable life of Staff Sergeant Amy S. Krueger and extends its deepest sympathies to her family, friends, and colleagues.
As Amy’s State Senator, I was honored to join Representative Steve Kestell in introducing AJR 105, which received unanimous support. Over thirty members of Staff Sergeant Krueger’s family and friends were in attendance for both ceremonies, as well as several military personnel.
On behalf of all Wisconsinites, I thanked the Krueger family for their sacrifice and ensured them that they remain in our thoughts and prayers. Amy is a true public servant who willingly volunteered to serve our nation and protect our liberties. It is my hope that her patriotic spirit and ultimate sacrifice will inspire others to serve.
As always, it has been a pleasure communicating with you. Please remember to communicate with me and share your input by calling 888-295-8750, writing to me at P.O. Box 7882, Madison, WI 53707-7882, or by e-mailing me at Sen.Leibham@legis.wi.gov. You can also log on to the 9th Senate District on-line office at www.leibhamsenate.com.
It is an honor representing the residents of the 9th District in the State Senate.
