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2011 - 2012 LEGISLATURE
February 29, 2012 - Introduced by Senators Schultz, Vinehout, C. Larson and
Wirch, cosponsored by Representatives
Mason, Bernier, Petryk, Roys,
Berceau, Jorgensen, Pocan, Thiesfeldt, Hintz, Grigsby, Hulsey, E. Coggs,
Sinicki and Kerkman. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.
SJR69,1,2
1Relating to: honoring the members of Bon Iver and Justin Vernon on their 2012
2Grammy Awards.
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Whereas, the alternative band Bon Iver won Grammy Awards for Best New
4Artist and Best Alternative Music Album on February 12, 2012; and
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Whereas, Bon Iver's founder, Justin Vernon, graduated from Memorial High
6School in Eau Claire, and attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; and
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Whereas, Justin Vernon recorded the majority of Bon Iver's debut album,
For
8Emma, Forever Ago, in a cabin in northwestern Wisconsin; and
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Whereas, the original CD release show of Bon Iver's first album took place at
10the House of Rock in Eau Claire, Wisconsin; and
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Whereas, Bon Iver's self-titled second album was recorded in a remodeled
12veterinarian clinic in Fall Creek, Wisconsin; and
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Whereas, Justin Vernon and his brother Nate bought the veterinarian clinic
14and transformed it into their recording studio; and
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1Whereas, this new recording studio is just three miles from the house in which
2Justin Vernon grew up, and ten minutes from the bar where his parents met; and
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Whereas, Bon Iver's music has garnered international and critical acclaim; and
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Whereas, Bon Iver is the most successful alternative band from Wisconsin in
5more than a decade; and
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Whereas, Bon Iver and Justin Vernon are not just from Wisconsin, but also they
7write about, sing about, and celebrate the natural beauty of Wisconsin; now,
8therefore, be it
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9Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the legislature
10congratulates the members of Bon Iver and Justin Vernon on their Grammy Awards,
11commends Bon Iver and Justin Vernon for bringing pride to the residents of
12Wisconsin, and wishes the group continued musical and personal success.
