AJR64: Joint Resolution Text

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1995 - 1996 LEGISLATURE

1995 Assembly JOINT RESOLUTION 64

November 3, 1995 - Introduced by Representative Vander Loop. Referred to calendar.

AJR64,1,2 Relating to: proclaiming November 4 to November 11, 1995, the "Week of National Remembrance and the Closing of the 50th Anniversary of World War II".

AJR64,1,6 Whereas, the sacrifices and contributions of those who served in the U.S. armed forces during World War II, including the more than 400,000 who lost their lives and those who did their part on the home front, are deserving of commemoration, honor and recognition; and

AJR64,1,9 Whereas, November 4 to November 11, 1995, has been designated by the federal government as the "Week of National Remembrance and the Closing of the 50th Anniversary of World War II; and

AJR64,1,12 Whereas, the people of the United States are asked to observe November 4 and 5, 1995, as "National Days of Prayer", and November 8, 1995, as "World War II Education Day"; and

AJR64,1,15 Whereas, Veterans Day, November 11, 1995, has been designated as the "National Day of Observance and Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of World War II"; now, therefore, be it

AJR64,2,3 Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the members of the Wisconsin legislature call upon all residents of this state to participate with the nation in that observance with appropriate ceremonies and activities, including the ringing of the "Bells of Peace and Freedom" by striking all bells 50 times beginning at 11 a.m. on November 11, 1995, to signify 50 years since the end of World War II.

AJR64,2,4 (End)