AJR93: Joint Resolution Text

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1997 - 1998 LEGISLATURE

1997 Assembly JOINT RESOLUTION 93

January 13, 1998 - Introduced by Committee on Rules. Referred to Calendar.

AJR93,1,1 Relating to: significant Wisconsin events.

AJR93,1,3 Whereas, because 1998 is Wisconsin's sesquicentennial year, it is a suitable time to remember some of the significant issues and events in this state's history; and

AJR93,1,9 Whereas, in the early statehood period slavery, banking and temperance were important issues; Wisconsin's politics were influenced by the fact that many of its leaders had moved from New York and New England to Wisconsin; and some of the important political events were the legislature's first meeting, on June 5, 1848, the enactment of a public school code in 1849 and the enactment of the Bond law for regulating the sale of liquor; and

AJR93,1,13 Whereas, during the post-Civil-War era, Wisconsin matured into a modern state; dealt with such significant issues as temperance, foreign language instruction, railroad regulation and currency reform; and amended the state constitution to make legislative sessions biennial; and

AJR93,2,5 Whereas, during the Progressive era, the state developed a reputation for innovation and reform, as evidenced by such accomplishments as enacting the first workable income tax and the first worker's compensation act and being in the vanguard of the movement that began to provide equal rights for women; and during that era Robert M. LaFollette was Wisconsin's first presidential candidate and immigration from Europe was significant, although many of the new arrivals maintained their ethnic identities; and

AJR93,2,11 Whereas, during the middle of the 20th century, important issues were discrimination in housing and employment, the proper size and scope of state government, environmental problems and welfare programs; and among the accomplishments were the creation of a new school aid formula, a major legislative reapportionment and the enactment of a comprehensive consumer protection act; and

AJR93,2,15 Whereas, during the current era health care and welfare reform, the business climate, taxation and education have been major issues; and important legislation on campaign finance, no-fault divorce, school finance, recycling and drunken driving was passed; now, therefore, be it

AJR93,2,18 Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the members of the Wisconsin legislature urge all Wisconsin residents, during this sesquicentennial year, to learn more about their state's rich and admirable history; and, be it further

AJR93,2,20 Resolved, That the assembly chief clerk shall provide a copy of this joint resolution to the Wisconsin Sesquicentennial Commission.

AJR93,2,21 (End)