SJR60: Joint Resolution Text

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2017 - 2018 LEGISLATURE

2017 Senate JOINT RESOLUTION 60

June 15, 2017 - Introduced by Senators Carpenter, L. Taylor, Johnson, Hansen, Wirch, Vinehout and Larson, cosponsored by Representatives Riemer, Zamarripa, Ballweg, Zepnick, Kerkman, Goyke, Kessler, Genrich, Anderson, Spreitzer, Berceau and Crowley. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.

SJR60,1,1 Relating to: the life and public service of Sister Joel Read.

SJR60,1,3 Whereas, Sister Joel Read was a nationally known figure in education innovation; and

SJR60,1,5 Whereas, she was born Janice Anne Read on December 30, 1925, to Joseph and Ellen, later taking her religious name, Joel, in honor of them; and

SJR60,1,7 Whereas, Read became a member of the School Sisters of St. Francis in 1945, and graduated with a bachelor's degree from Alverno College in 1948; and

SJR60,1,9 Whereas, after earning a master's degree in history at Fordham University, she returned to Alverno in 1955 to become chair of the history department; and

SJR60,1,10 Whereas, Read was appointed president of Alverno College in 1968; and

SJR60,1,13 Whereas, during her 35 years of leadership at Alverno, she developed the “assessment-as-learning” curriculum, which emphasized developing skills and abilities over grades; and

SJR60,2,3 Whereas, Read's approach to education received both national and international attention, and she was appointed by President Jimmy Carter to the National Council on the Humanities; and

SJR60,2,5 Whereas, Read was a lifelong advocate for women's rights and helped to found the National Organization for Women in 1966; and

SJR60,2,8 Whereas, Read retired as president of Alverno in 2003, but continued to work with the college and the city, developing a strategic plan for the Milwaukee Public Schools with the Greater Milwaukee Committee; and

SJR60,2,11 Whereas, Read received awards from Harvard University, the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities, and Wisconsin Women in Higher Education Leadership; and

SJR60,2,13 Whereas, Read was invited to the White House to discuss education policy by three U.S. presidents; and

SJR60,2,14 Whereas, Read died on May 25, 2017, at the age of 91; and

SJR60,2,17 Whereas, she leaves a legacy at Alverno of creating a place for first generation college students, women from the city of Milwaukee, and women of color to succeed; now, therefore, be it

SJR60,2,20 Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the legislature salutes Sister Joel Read's public service and honors her achievements; and, be it further

SJR60,2,22 Resolved, That the senate chief clerk shall provide a copy of this joint resolution to Alverno College.

SJR60,2,23 (End)