The 2025 Senate Joint Resolution 19 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 organizations.

The resolution acknowledges Brostoff's commitment to building relationships across political and social divides, his active involvement in the Jewish community, and his dedication to his family. It expresses the Wisconsin Legislature's condolences to his family and friends while celebrating his legacy of kindness, humor, and commitment to the well-being of others.