LRB-3730/1
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2011 - 2012 LEGISLATURE
January 19, 2012 - Introduced by Representatives Billings, Doyle, Berceau,
Danou, Mason, Milroy, Molepske Jr, A. Ott, Radcliffe, Spanbauer,
Strachota, Toles, Turner, Rivard, Pope-Roberts, Brooks
and Petrowski,
cosponsored by Senators Shilling, Vinehout, C. Larson, Risser, Schultz and
Taylor. Referred to Committee on Rules.
AJR88,1,2 1Relating to: commemorating the achievements and contributions of Western
2Technical College on the occasion of its centennial.
AJR88,1,43 Whereas, Western Technical College was founded in 1912 as the La Crosse
4Continuation and Adult Schools with an original student body of 806; and
AJR88,1,75 Whereas, Western Technical College was established to provide vocational,
6technical, and adult education to meet the needs of advancing industry in western
7Wisconsin; and
AJR88,1,118 Whereas, today, Western Technical College enrolls over 18,000 students
9annually and continues to respond to the needs of businesses and communities with
10more than 60 programs offered in areas such as health and public safety, business,
11general studies, and industrial technologies; and
AJR88,1,1512 Whereas, Western Technical College has managed to withstand significant
13challenges, including maintaining classes throughout the Great Depression and
14meeting the demands of local, state, and national production industries during
15World War II; and
AJR88,2,2
1Whereas, Western Technical College provides access to quality, affordable
2education at seven locations in western Wisconsin; and
AJR88,2,63 Whereas, in its 100th year, Western Technical College continues to serve as a
4leader for higher learning while building upon its educational philosophy and
5mission to provide relevant, high-quality education in a collaborative and
6sustainable environment; and
AJR88,2,97 Whereas, since its formation, Western Technical College's district board has
8upheld the mission while responding to the local needs of communities they
9represent; and
AJR88,2,1310 Whereas, during the 2011-2012 academic year, friends, family, and alumni will
11join with Western Technical College students, faculty, and staff to participate in
12centennial celebrations and events to honor the college's 100 years of rich history;
13now, therefore, be it
AJR88,2,16 14Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the members of the
15Wisconsin legislature hereby commend Western Technical College for its 100 years
16of academic excellence, achievements, and contributions to the state of Wisconsin.
AJR88,2,1717 (End)
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