AJR40: Joint Resolution Text

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1995 - 1996 LEGISLATURE

1995 Assembly JOINT RESOLUTION 40

May 16, 1995 - Introduced by Representatives Silbaugh, Powers, Freese, Ladwig, Owens, Krusick, Gronemus, Ainsworth, Grobschmidt, Brandemuehl, Porter, Goetsch, Ott, R. Potter, Underheim, Rutkowski, Urban, Hahn, Hanson, Lazich, Turner, Walker, Dobyns, Kelso and R. Young, cosponsored by Senators Buettner, Rude, Zien, Petak, Moen, Schultz, Breske, Andrea, C. Potter, Plewa and Clausing. Referred to calendar.

AJR40,1,1 Relating to: designating May 1995 as "Older Americans Month".

AJR40,1,3 Whereas, May is recognized throughout the United States as "Older Americans Month"; and

AJR40,1,5 Whereas, the senior citizens of this state uphold the lessons of the past and impart principles for the future; and

AJR40,1,8 Whereas, Governor Tommy Thompson acknowledged and sponsored the Governor's Conference on Aging on March 7, 1995, for over 500 attendees from throughout the state; and

AJR40,1,11 Whereas, this conference was held to discuss important topics affecting seniors as well as to formulate and adopt proposals that were presented to the National Conference; and

AJR40,1,14 Whereas, the Governor's Conference on Aging honored and supported senior citizens by creating an atmosphere in which health, long-term care, housing, transportation, personal safety and economic security issues were addressed; and

AJR40,1,16 Whereas, during the Wisconsin Conference, the vital role that older persons play as volunteers within their communities was recognized; and

AJR40,2,4 Whereas, over 2,000 delegates from throughout the country attended the 4th White House Conference on Aging from May 2 to 5, 1995, in Washington, D.C., the theme of which was "American Now and Into the 21st Century; Generations Aging Together with Independence, Opportunity and Dignity"; and

AJR40,2,7 Whereas, the Wisconsin delegates to this conference have been selected to attend because of their understanding of senior citizen issues and were asked for practical advice on ways to make government more effective; and

AJR40,2,11 Whereas, the White House Conference on Aging addressed issues such as assuring comprehensive health care, promoting economic security, maximizing housing and support service options and improving the quality of life; now, therefore, be it

AJR40,2,16 Resolved by the assembly, the Senate concurring, That the Wisconsin legislature honors our delegates to the White House Conference on Aging and the senior citizens of this state by recognizing the month of May 1995 as "Older Americans Month" and thanks them for their contributions and the heritage they give to our state.

AJR40,2,17 (End)