1997 Assembly Joint Resolution 3
ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION
Relating to: commending the Green Bay Packers for winning the National Football Conference championship.
Whereas, on January 12, 1997, the Green Bay Packers won the National Football Conference championship by defeating the Carolina Panthers; and
Whereas, the game was played in Lambeau Field so that the team's loyal fans could cheer them on and participate in the victory; and
Whereas, the championship added to the growing list of the team's achievements this season; which include scoring more points, and giving up fewer points, than any other team in the league, winning 13 regular season games and having 4 players selected for the Pro Bowl; and
Whereas, the Packers represent the highest standards of athletics and are the epitome of what professional sports are all about; and
Whereas, the Packers' success and the personal qualities of their players, coaches and staff members have made the residents of Wisconsin and thousands of Packer fans in other states proud and more unified; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the members of the Wisconsin legislature applaud the Green Bay Packer organization for its accomplishments so far, salute the team's fans for their loyalty and enthusiastic support and wish the team well as it prepares to win the Super Bowl; and, be it further
Resolved, That the assembly chief clerk shall provide a copy of this joint resolution to the Packers' president, Bob Harlan.
