AJR73: Joint Resolution Text

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1995 - 1996 LEGISLATURE

1995 Assembly JOINT RESOLUTION 73

January 16, 1996 - Introduced by Representatives Kelso, Green, Ryba, F. Lasee, Hutchison, Lorge and Gard, cosponsored by Senators Drzewiecki, Cowles and A. Lasee. Referred to Committee on Rules.

AJR73,1,1 Relating to: commending the 1995 Green Bay Packers.

AJR73,1,3 Whereas, the 1995 Green Bay Packers won the central division of the National Football Conference; and

AJR73,1,6 Whereas, the Packers then defeated the Atlanta Falcons and the Super Bowl Champion San Francisco Forty-niners in the playoffs, advancing farther than any Packer team since the 1967 world champions; and

AJR73,1,8 Whereas, these accomplishments proved correct the thousands of loyal fans who have been saying for decades that "the Pack will be back"; and

AJR73,1,10 Whereas, the Packers lost by the narrowest of margins to the Dallas Cowboys, and their remarkable season ended one game short of the Super Bowl; and

AJR73,1,13 Whereas, the Packers accomplished these feats partly by creating rare combinations of intelligence and power; exuberance and discipline; and team play and individual brilliance; and

AJR73,1,17 Whereas, this season was also memorable for such individual achievements as Brett Favre's selection as the league's most valuable player; Reggie White's astounding recovery from a serious injury and his selection, along with Brett Favre and Mark Chmura, to the Pro Bowl team; and Robert Brooks's spectacular play; and

AJR73,2,2 Whereas, the effectiveness of dozens of other Packers complemented the work of the Packer stars; and

AJR73,2,6 Whereas, despite their success, the Packers conducted themselves with dignity, allowing for a few exuberant and well-earned leaps into the stands, and class, demonstrating that they are not only excellent athletes but also excellent human beings, further endearing themselves to their fans; and

AJR73,2,8 Whereas, Head Coach Mike Holmgren, his assistants and the team's administrative staff also performed at a high level; now, therefore, be it

AJR73,2,14 Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the members of the legislature of the state of Wisconsin commend the 1995 Green Bay Packers for their great season; thank them for the pleasure that they have given to the people of this state and the thousands of Packer fans who are scattered throughout the world; and look forward to next year, when they will pass a joint resolution saluting the Packers for winning the Super Bowl; and, be it further

AJR73,2,16 Resolved, That the assembly chief clerk shall provide a copy of this joint resolution to Bob Harlan, the Packers' president.

AJR73,2,17 (End)