Governor Walker Releases a Statement on the Passing of Former Wisconsin Secretary of State Vel Phillips
"She was a legend in Milwaukee and in Wisconsin - not only for her many firsts but for her passion."
MADISON – Governor Scott Walker issued the following statement today upon learning of the passing of former Wisconsin Secretary of State Vel Phillips.
Tonette and I send our prayers to the family and friends of the Honorable Vel Phillips. She was a legend in Milwaukee and in Wisconsin – not only for her many firsts but for her passion. It was an honor to get to know her when I was the County Executive and to be a part of naming the Vel R. Phillips Juvenile Justice Center in her honor nearly a decade ago.
A flag lowering order in honor of Vel Phillips’ life and legacy is forthcoming.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.
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