AJR24: Joint Resolution Text

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2013 - 2014 LEGISLATURE

2013 Assembly JOINT RESOLUTION 24

April 16, 2013 - Introduced by Representatives Barca, Vos, Suder, Pasch, Kramer, Jorgensen, Steineke, Zamarripa and Ballweg, cosponsored by Senators S. Fitzgerald and C. Larson. Referred to Committee on Rules.

AJR24,1,3 Relating to: expressing prayers and condolences to the families, friends of the victims, and the injured from the bombings at the Boston Marathon and praising the first responders who rushed to their aid.

AJR24,1,6 Whereas, all Wisconsin's legislators come together to express our sincere sympathies to the families and friends of the victims and those injured from the terrorist bombings at the Boston Marathon; and

AJR24,1,7 Whereas, as a state we have seen tragedy firsthand, and lived through it; and

AJR24,1,9 Whereas, whether the evil occurs at a beauty salon, a temple, or at a marathon, we sympathize with those injured and those left behind; and

AJR24,1,12 Whereas, as the nation learns more about the events and the people behind the horrific crimes in Boston, we also will learn stories of heroes who went above and beyond to help their fellow citizens; and

AJR24,1,14 Whereas, the first responders, fire fighters, police, and medical volunteers heroically rushed into carnage to aid their fellow citizens; and

AJR24,2,2 Whereas, it is important to celebrate them, amid the stories of loss and pain; and

AJR24,2,4 Whereas, Wisconsinites come together today to honor the fallen, pray for the victims, and praise the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe; and

AJR24,2,6 Whereas, we recognize that on days like these, evil sometimes attacks, but good will always triumph; and

AJR24,2,8 Whereas, the good in us will prevail over evil, and it always will; now, therefore, be it

AJR24,2,12 Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the 101st Wisconsin state legislature extends prayers and condolences to those impacted by the tragic bombings in Boston and offers toward the state of Massachusetts any assistance that our citizens can offer.

AJR24,2,13 (End)