AJR21: Joint Resolution Text

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1997 - 1998 LEGISLATURE

1997 Assembly JOINT RESOLUTION 21

February 3, 1997 - Introduced by Representatives Hahn, Dobyns, Musser, Black, Schafer, Ott, Kaufert, Goetsch, Johnsrud, Seratti, Ryba and Huber, cosponsored by Senators Schultz, Moen and C. Potter. Referred to Committee on State-Federal Relations.

AJR21,1,3 Relating to: petitioning the U.S. Postal Service and the U.S. Congress to establish a 1st class postage stamp entitled "Game Warden" to honor our nation's conservation wardens, past and present.

AJR21,1,7 Whereas, conservation wardens were some of the earlier conservation officials appointed in the states, territories and other governmental units in the United States, and were empowered to enforce natural resource regulations and to protect the natural resources of this great country; and

AJR21,1,10 Whereas, since the beginning of this country, conservation wardens in the United States have provided an invaluable service by protecting and conserving our natural resources for all citizens, present and future; and

AJR21,1,13 Whereas, in spite of limited authority and regulatory statutes, conservation wardens of this nation have shown great courage and have sacrificed their health, families and lives in the performance of their duties; and

AJR21,2,2 Whereas, conservation wardens have conscientiously performed their duties without always having safe, adequate equipment and without receiving pay comparable to other persons who enforce our laws or protect our natural resources; and

AJR21,2,5 Whereas, in the face of ridicule, adversity and apathy, conservation wardens have stood resolute against the uncontrolled use of our natural resources by promoting conservation awareness in the United States; and

AJR21,2,9 Whereas, conservation wardens showed the need for more scientific natural resources management practices, more efficient state and federal protective agencies and better regulation to protect the natural resources of our country and have helped to bring about those things; and

AJR21,2,11 Whereas, the position of conservation warden has been a proud profession rather than just a job; and

AJR21,2,13 Whereas, the state of Wisconsin, through its elected officials, has always supported its conservation wardens; now, therefore, be it

AJR21,2,18 Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the members of the Wisconsin legislature request the U.S. Postal Service to establish a 1st class postage stamp entitled "Game Warden" that depicts a uniformed conservation warden to honor past and present conservation wardens for their unfailing, conscientious dedication to preserving the natural resources of this great country; and, be it further

AJR21,2,21 Resolved, That the assembly chief clerk shall provide a copy of this joint resolution to Postmaster General Marvin Runyon and to each member of this state's congressional delegation.

AJR21,2,22 (End)