January 2002 Special Session
Assembly Resolution 1
ENGROSSED RESOLUTION
Relating to: urging Wisconsinites to participate in the HikeIt/BikeIt Journey to Promote Mental Health Awareness and congratulating Sr. Ann Catherine on her openness in discussing her own mental illness and on her efforts in organizing the journey.
Whereas, the HikeIt/BikeIt Journey to Promote Mental Health Awareness is being held on May 16 to 27, 2002; and
Whereas, the first steps of the journey will be made near the shores of Lake Michigan in the City of Milwaukee and the last steps will be made near the banks of the Mississippi River in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, 12 days later; and
Whereas, the route for the journey will take the hikers and bikers through Waukesha, Jefferson, Madison, Dodgeville, Fennimore, Patch Grove, and many other communities and over the Wisconsin River near Bridgeport before ending at Prairie du Chien; and
Whereas, the participants hiking and biking across the state will be talking with individuals whom they meet; giving out literature regarding mental illness and it's accurate diagnosis, treatment, and holistic care; wearing pins saying "I am one of them"; and, hopefully, speaking to groups; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the assembly, That the members of the Wisconsin assembly urge Wisconsinites to participate in the HikeIt/BikeIt Journey to Promote Mental Health Awareness and congratulate Sr. Ann Catherine on her openness in discussing her own mental illness and her efforts in organizing the journey; and, be it further
Resolved, That the assembly chief clerk shall provide copies of this resolution to Sr. Ann Catherine, to all of the municipalities and counties along the journey's route, and to all of the television and radio stations that serve those municipalities and counties.
