1995 Assembly Joint Resolution 87
ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION
Relating to: proclaiming May 17, 18 and 19, 1996, "Syttende Mai Weekend".
Whereas, "Syttende Mai", Norwegian for "May 17", celebrates the anniversary of the 1814 signing of the Norwegian Constitution declaring Norway's independence from Sweden; and
Whereas, "Syttende Mai" is observed in many Norwegian communities throughout the United States; and
Whereas, Norwegian immigrants have made countless contributions to the cultures of the United States and Wisconsin; and
Whereas, Wisconsin communities, such as Stoughton, Westby and Woodville, will celebrate "Syttende Mai" in many ways, including parades, Norwegian displays, Norwegian street music and dancers, "Syttende Mai" King and Queen presentations, "Syttende Mai" runs, special museum tours, choral concerts, church services and Norwegian drama; and
Whereas, thousands of Wisconsinites of Norwegian heritage will participate in these activities during the month of May; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the weekend of May 17, 18 and 19, 1996, is proclaimed "Syttende Mai Weekend" in the state of Wisconsin, and that all of the citizens of this state are declared honorary Norwegians for that weekend and are urged to observe the "Syttende Mai Weekend" with appropriate celebrations.
