SJR95: Joint Resolution Text

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2015 - 2016 LEGISLATURE

2015 Senate JOINT RESOLUTION 95

February 9, 2016 - Introduced by Senators L. Taylor, Vinehout and Harris Dodd, cosponsored by Representatives Berceau, Jorgensen, Sinicki and Spreitzer. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.

SJR95,1,2 Relating to: naming February 17, 2016, as Random Acts of Kindness Day in Wisconsin.

SJR95,1,5 Whereas, individuals, groups, and organizations across the country celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day on February 17th to encourage cooperation, kindness, and humility; and

SJR95,1,7 Whereas, Random Acts of Kindness Day involves ordinary people doing something kind for a stranger without expecting anything in return; and

SJR95,1,9 Whereas, Random Acts of Kindness Day originated in New Zealand and is now celebrated all around the world; and

SJR95,1,11 Whereas, there are over 500 charities across Wisconsin, each fighting to better lives and communities through their generosity; and

SJR95,1,14 Whereas, these charities have contributed towards improving food availability, advancing housing opportunities, and bridging the educational achievement gap; and

SJR95,2,2 Whereas, the need for charity remains great, and everyday people can contribute their kindness to alleviate hardships facing Wisconsin families; and

SJR95,2,4 Whereas, as Scott Adams once said, "Remember there's no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end"; and

SJR95,2,7 Whereas, encouraging this philosophy by declaring February 17th as Random Acts of Kindness Day can only benefit our communities and improve our lives; now, therefore, be it

SJR95,2,9 Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the legislature hereby proclaims February 17, 2016, as Random Acts of Kindness Day in Wisconsin.

SJR95,2,10 (End)