SJR52: Joint Resolution Text

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1995 - 1996 LEGISLATURE

1995 Senate JOINT RESOLUTION 52

February 7, 1996 - Introduced by Senators Moen, Rude, Clausing, Darling, C. Potter, Panzer, Breske, Chvala, Andrea, Moore, Grobschmidt, Drzewiecki, Huelsman and Schultz, cosponsored by Representatives Silbaugh, Johnsrud, R. Potter, Dobyns, Baldus, Ryba, Turner, Gronemus, Musser, R. Young, Olsen, Huebsch, Gunderson, Bock, Grothman, Hanson, Krug and Dueholm. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.

SJR52,1,1 Relating to: proclaiming May 17, 18 and 19, 1996, "Syttende Mai Weekend".

SJR52,1,4 Whereas, Norway, which means "Northern Way", is the 5th largest country in Europe, covering 125,052 square miles, and has a population of approximately 4,000,000 and has the highest percentage of blue-eyed people in the world; and

SJR52,1,6 Whereas, "Syttende Mai", Norwegian for "May 17", celebrates the anniversary of the Norwegian Constitution declaring Norway's independence from Sweden; and

SJR52,1,8 Whereas, "Syttende Mai" is observed in many Norwegian communities throughout the United States; and

SJR52,1,13 Whereas, Wisconsin communities, such as Stoughton, Westby and Woodville, will celebrate "Syttende Mai" in many ways, including parades, Norwegian displays, Norwegian street music and dancers, "Syttende Mai" King and Queen presentations, "Syttende Mai" runs, special museum tours, choral concerts, church services and Norwegian drama; and

SJR52,1,15 Whereas, thousands of Wisconsinites of Norwegian heritage will participate in these activities during the month of May; now, therefore, be it

SJR52,2,2 Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the weekend of May 17, 18 and 19, 1996, is proclaimed "Syttende Mai Weekend" in the state of Wisconsin, and that all of the citizens of this state are declared honorary Norwegians for that weekend and are urged to observe the "Syttende Mai Weekend" with appropriate celebrations.

SJR52,2,3 (End)