AJR37: Joint Resolution Text

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2013 - 2014 LEGISLATURE

2013 Assembly JOINT RESOLUTION 37

May 17, 2013 - Introduced by Representatives Goyke, Wright, Honadel, Ohnstad, Barnes, Johnson, Kessler, Pasch, Sinicki, Riemer, Zamarripa, Zepnick, Berceau, Danou, Genrich, Hebl, Hulsey, Jorgensen, Kahl, Mason, Ringhand, Vruwink, Wachs, Young, Bernier, Bies, Born, Brooks, Czaja, Kerkman, Knodl, Murphy, Mursau, Murtha, A. Ott, Ripp, Schraa, Spiros, Stone, Strachota, Thiesfeldt, Tittl, Tranel, Weatherston, Hintz and Ballweg, cosponsored by Senators Harris, L. Taylor, C. Larson, Carpenter, Olsen, T. Cullen, Hansen, Lassa, Lehman, Miller, Shilling, Vinehout, Kedzie and Lazich. Referred to Committee on Rules.

AJR37,1,2 Relating to: recognizing the 110th anniversary of the founding of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company.

AJR37,1,4 Whereas, in 1903, boyhood friends William S. Harley and Arthur Davidson completed the first design and manufacture of a motorcycle; and

AJR37,1,7 Whereas, in 1906, the Harley-Davidson Motor Company completed construction of its first building on the current site of the company's world headquarters; and

AJR37,1,9 Whereas, in 1907, the Harley-Davidson Motor Company was formally incorporated with 18 employees purchasing its first shares; and

AJR37,1,11 Whereas, Arthur Davidson implemented the "close to the customer" sales philosophy and established a worldwide network of motorcycle dealers; and

AJR37,1,13 Whereas, during World War I, Harley-Davidson supplied 17,000 motorcycles for use by Allied Armed Forces; and

AJR37,1,15 Whereas, the first Allied soldier to enter Germany following the signing of the armistice was riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle; and

AJR37,2,2 Whereas, by 1920, Harley-Davidson was the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer; and

AJR37,2,5 Whereas, during World War II, Harley-Davidson built more than 90,000 motorcycles for use by United States and Allied personnel, earning four Army-Navy "E" Awards for excellence in wartime production; and

AJR37,2,8 Whereas, since 1980, as a national corporate sponsor of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Harley-Davidson has raised more than $90 million to fund research and health services; and

AJR37,2,10 Whereas, the Harley Owners Group, with more than one million members and 900 chapters worldwide, is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2013; and

AJR37,2,12 Whereas, Harley-Davidson Motor Company during 2012 produced more than 247,000 motorcycles and generated $4.9 billion in revenue; and

AJR37,2,15 Whereas, Harley-Davidson Motor Company has grown from a small enterprise established by boyhood friends from Wisconsin into one of the most recognizable and iconic brands in the world, with dealerships in 85 countries; and

AJR37,2,18 Whereas, the Harley-Davidson Motor Company is part of the fabric of communities throughout Wisconsin, and Harley Davidson motorcycles are a source of pride and enjoyment for owners, families, and friends; now, therefore, be it

AJR37,2,23 Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the members of the Wisconsin legislature hereby honor and congratulate the Harley-Davidson Motor Company on its 110th anniversary and recognize the important contributions that its products and employees have made to the state of Wisconsin and the United States of America.

AJR37,2,24 (End)