The 2025 Assembly Joint Resolution 18 honors the life and public service of Representative Jonathan Brostoff, who passed away on November 4, 2024, at the age of 41. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Brostoff was a dedicated public servant, husband, father, and community advocate. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a degree in political science and served in various capacities, including as a member of the Wisconsin Assembly from 2014 to 2023 and as an alderman for the Milwaukee Common Council starting in 2022. Throughout his career, he was known for his advocacy in criminal justice reform, disability rights, and community service, including volunteering at local shelters and supporting veterans.

The resolution acknowledges Brostoff's commitment to building relationships across party lines and his active involvement in Milwaukee's Jewish community. It highlights his legacy of kindness, humor, and dedication to the well-being of others, as well as his love for his family. The Wisconsin Legislature expresses its condolences to Brostoff's family and friends while celebrating his contributions to the state and the impact he made on the lives of many Wisconsinites.