LRB-2109/2
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2013 - 2014 LEGISLATURE
April 15, 2013 - Introduced by Senators Cowles,
Vukmir, L. Taylor, Carpenter,
Harsdorf, Farrow, Lasee, Lazich, Olsen, Kedzie, Leibham and Darling,
cosponsored by Representatives
Steineke, Kaufert, Kooyenga, Jacque,
Kleefisch, Kestell, Kerkman, Loudenbeck, Murphy, Kapenga, Tittl,
Thiesfeldt, Honadel, Tauchen, Schraa, A. Ott, Ballweg, Bernier, Spiros,
Petryk, Marklein, Knodl, Born, Brooks and Endsley. Referred to
Committee on Senate Organization.
SJR22,1,1
1Relating to: the life and public service of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
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Whereas, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was born October 13, 1925, in the
3town of Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, and passed on April 8, 2013; and
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Whereas, Prime Minister Thatcher, an outspoken world leader known to many
5as "The Iron Lady," became Europe's first female prime minister in 1979; and
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Whereas, Thatcher served for the longest continuous period in office by a
7British prime minister since the early 19th century; and
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Whereas, Prime Minister Thatcher was an example of strength and character,
9and a great ally who fortified the special relationship between the United Kingdom
10and the United States; and
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Whereas, Thatcher fervently battled against communism and saw the Berlin
12Wall torn down in 1989; and
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Whereas, she implemented sweeping reforms to trade unions and transferred
14large sections of the economy from public control to private ownership; and
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1Whereas, she is credited with transforming the British economy through
2reforming and modernizing its industries; and
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Whereas, Margaret Thatcher was a champion of individual liberty and
4economic freedom and her belief in hard work helped lead Britain into prosperity;
5now, therefore, be it
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6Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the members of the
7Wisconsin legislature commend the devoted and extraordinary public service
8Margaret Thatcher contributed to her country and to the world, and express their
9sorrow at her death.
