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2019 - 2020 LEGISLATURE
February 3, 2020 - Introduced by Representatives Kurtz, Plumer, Tittl,
Felzkowski, Wichgers, Milroy, Petryk, Thiesfeldt, Murphy, Allen,
Hesselbein, Kerkman, Horlacher, Quinn, James, Subeck, Krug, Edming,
Kulp and Spiros, cosponsored by Senators Wanggaard, Carpenter, Jacque
and Nass. Referred to Committee on Rules.
AJR127,1,2 1Relating to: recognizing the 29th anniversary of the start of Operation Desert
2Storm on January 17, 1991, and honoring the veterans of this conflict.
AJR127,1,43 Whereas, Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein invaded the nation of Kuwait on
4August 2, 1990; and
AJR127,1,65 Whereas, the United States and its NATO allies quickly mobilized to defend
6Saudi Arabia in an effort code-named Operation Desert Shield; and
AJR127,1,97 Whereas, after Hussein refused to withdraw, President George H. W. Bush
8announced on January 16, 1991, that the United States would fight
9“shoulder-to-shoulder” with its allies to liberate Kuwait; and
AJR127,1,1210 Whereas, Operation Desert Storm began on January 17, 1991, with an air
11campaign that swiftly destroyed Iraqi artillery, tanks, and armored vehicles, and led
12to mass Iraqi desertions; and
AJR127,1,1513 Whereas, this relentless and technologically advanced aerial assault paved the
14way for a fast-moving ground offensive that began on February 24, 1991, and
15succeeded within 100 hours; and
AJR127,2,3
1Whereas, nearly 700,000 American troops deployed to the Persian Gulf,
2fighting against not only Iraqi forces, but also environmental challenges like high
3heat, sand, and wind; and
AJR127,2,54 Whereas, ten Wisconsinites lost their lives in the course of this conflict, which
5ended after President Bush declared a cease-fire on February 28, 1991; and
AJR127,2,86 Whereas, Congress enacted legislation in 2014 authorizing the establishment
7of a monument in Washington, D.C., called the National Desert Storm and Desert
8Shield Memorial; and
AJR127,2,109 Whereas, Wisconsin veterans have raised funds and awareness for this
10monument; now, therefore, be it
AJR127,2,13 11Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the Wisconsin
12Legislature honors the Wisconsin men and women who served in Operation Desert
13Storm and recognizes their sacrifices on the 29th anniversary of January 17, 1991.
AJR127,2,1414 (End)
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