Senator Lazich, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of her staff member Kevin Fischer and his wife Jennifer, who are the proud parents of Kyla Audrey Fischer, born March 25th.
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Senator Lehman, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of the Senate Scholar Program and Sara Danielson from Racine, who is participating in the Program this week.
Senator Hopper, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of the exceptional effort and commitment of all students, instructors and administrators in the Project Lead the Way program at Oshkosh West High School. The Senator is confident that students here today like Will Michels, Steven Cramer and Ellyn Bell will become the future leaders of Wisconsin's technological industries in the 21st century.
Senator Lassa, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of the Senate Scholars from the 24th district: Angela Stensberg, Jason Krug, and Olivia Pies.
Senator Lassa, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of her husband John Moe, in celebration of their 9 year anniversary on May 6.
Senator Hansen, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of the Project Lead the Way students from Pulaski, who are in the capitol today.
Senator Taylor, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of April as National Minority Health Month. Racial and ethnic disparities threaten the Nation's health. An estimated 83,570 excess deaths each year could be prevented between specific populations if the mortality gap could be eliminated. By recognizing April as National Minority Health Month, we can raise awareness about racial and ethnic health disparities and better implement initiatives to reduce those disparities.
Senator Taylor, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Freedom Day, a South African public holiday that celebrates freedom and commemorates the first post-apartheid elections, held on April 27th, 1994. This day marks the liberation of a country and its people, who were plagued with a long period of colonialism and white minority domination. For South Africa, the journey to democracy was a long and difficult one. Since the arrival of the white man in the Cape of Africa in 1652, the native peoples of South Africa came under a long and powerful white control and domination. For over 300 years, South Africa was never truly independent nor was it democratic. Blacks were systematically herded into restricted areas and their rights to equal opportunities were denied. Despite being in the majority, people of color were consistently excluded from political power. The government segregated education, medical care, and other public services, and provided black people with services greatly inferior to those of whites. It took intense global activism and efforts, but with boycotts, divestment, protests, negotiations, and leadership development, apartheid was finally abolished. On April 27th, 1994, the election went off peacefully throughout the country as 20 million South Africans cast their votes. Nelson Mandela became the country's first black president, winning 62 percent of the vote. On Freedom Day, we need to be reminded to ensure the defense of the sacred freedoms that were won as a result of a very long and difficult struggle. Freedom should mean emancipation from racism, sexism, poverty, unemployment, and discrimination. To guarantee these freedoms around the world, we need permanent vigilance, continually working to wipe out the legacy of racism in our world. In commemoration and encouragement for continual freedom, the Senator concluded with a Nelson Mandela quote: "For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others."
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Senator Decker, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn until Thursday, April 30, 2009.
2:31 P.M.
Adjourned.
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By Patrick E. Fuller, chief clerk.
Mr. President:
I am directed to inform you that the Assembly has passed and asks concurrence in:
Assembly Bill 100
Adopted and asks concurrence in:
Assembly Joint Resolution
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Assembly Joint Resolution
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Assembly Joint Resolution
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Assembly Joint Resolution
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Assembly Joint Resolution
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Concurred in:
Senate Joint Resolution
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Senate Joint Resolution
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Senate Joint Resolution
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Senate Joint Resolution
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