The 2025 Assembly Joint Resolution 11 honors the life and public service of Representative Jim Soletski, who was born on October 7, 1948, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Soletski had a notable career in the energy industry and was actively involved in community service, including leadership roles in Al-Anon and the Justice Organization Sharing Hope & United for Action (JOSHUA). He was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2006, serving two terms and holding various leadership positions, including chair of the Assembly Committee on Energy and Utilities and co-chair of the Assembly Special Committee on Clean Energy Jobs.

Soletski passed away on August 20, 2024, at the age of 75, leaving behind a legacy of empathy, quick wit, and dedication to public service. The resolution expresses the Wisconsin State Legislature's condolences to his family and friends while recognizing his contributions to the community and the state.