SJR24: Joint Resolution Text

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2003 - 2004 LEGISLATURE

2003 Senate JOINT RESOLUTION 24

March 13, 2003 - Introduced by Senators Welch, Zien, S. Fitzgerald, Darling, Schultz, Kanavas and Stepp, cosponsored by Representatives Nass, Kreibich, Jensen, Kaufert, Hundertmark, Grothman, Suder, Bies, Hines, Hahn, Nischke, Pettis, Jeskewitz, Kestell, Krawczyk, LeMahieu, Van Roy, Seratti and Gielow. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.

SJR24,1,3 Relating to: commending the families and friends of those soldiers serving on active duty in the Middle East and praying for the prompt and safe return of their loved ones.

SJR24,1,5 Whereas, Dictator Saddam Hussein's regime in Iraq continues to pose a significant threat to United States interests; and

SJR24,1,9 Whereas, Saddam Hussein, on multiple occasions, has demonstrated a willingness to use weapons of mass destruction, including conventional, chemical, nuclear, and ballistic missile programs against neighboring nations, the citizens of Iraq, and innocent civilians throughout the world; and

SJR24,1,12 Whereas, Saddam Hussein's clandestine weapons programs threaten global peace, the United States interests in the Persian Gulf, and the continued stability of roughly 55% of the world's oil reserves; and

SJR24,1,15 Whereas, the elimination of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, particularly among states that sponsor terrorism, has been the principal goal of the United Nations Security Council; and

SJR24,2,4 Whereas, making concessions to rogue nations like Iraq, which is in violation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1441, will not ensure any regional security but rather will continue the precarious imperilment of the international community; and

SJR24,2,6 Whereas, there are currently more than 2,200 courageous Wisconsin soldiers and airmen on active duty; now, therefore, be it

SJR24,2,10 Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the legislature of the state of Wisconsin expresses its support of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces for their courage and decision to remove Saddam Hussein from power; and, be it further

SJR24,2,13 Resolved, That the Wisconsin legislature commends the families and friends of those soldiers serving on active duty in the Middle East and prays for the prompt and safe return of their loved ones; and, be it further

SJR24,2,16 Resolved, That the senate chief clerk shall transmit a copy of this joint resolution to the immediate family of each of the Wisconsin residents mobilized for military action in the Middle East.

SJR24,2,17 (End)