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1997 - 1998 LEGISLATURE
August 21, 1997 - Introduced by Senators Risser, C. Potter, Zien, Moen, Burke,
Grobschmidt, Breske, Rude, Plache, Jauch, Rosenzweig, Drzewiecki,
Huelsman, Wineke, Roessler, Schultz, Fitzgerald and Weeden, cosponsored
by Representatives Freese, Hasenohrl, Hanson, R. Potter, Hahn, Dobyns,
Goetsch, Green, Vrakas, Gronemus, Harsdorf, J. Lehman, Musser,
Notestein, Porter, Ladwig, Gard, Boyle, Bock, Huber, Murat, Sykora,
Walker, Staskunas, Otte, Urban, Plouff, Seratti and Albers. Referred to
Committee on Senate Organization.
SJR30,1,1
1Relating to: proclaiming Statehood Day Weekend.
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Whereas, on August 6, 1846, Congress gave authorization to the people of the
3Territory of Wisconsin to form a constitution and state government for the purpose
4of being admitted to the Union; and
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Whereas, after almost 2 years and 2 state constitutional conventions, the
6people of the Territory of Wisconsin ratified the constitution that we follow today; and
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Whereas, on May 29, 1848, with a swift pen stroke, President James K. Polk
8welcomed Wisconsin as the 30th state; and
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Whereas, Wisconsin still exists under the principles it was founded upon: those
10of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; and
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Whereas, on May 29, 1998, Wisconsin will celebrate its 150th year of statehood,
12representing 150 years of growth and prosperity for its people; and
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Whereas, the celebration of our state's Sesquicentennial is a
14once-in-a-lifetime event that will be remembered by all citizens, young and old, who
15continue the legacy of the State of Wisconsin and its founding principles; and
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Whereas, the State of Wisconsin calls upon its towns, villages, cities and
17counties to share in the celebration of the Sesquicentennial on May 29, 1998; and
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1Whereas, the members of the Wisconsin legislature congratulate the State of
2Wisconsin on its upcoming 150th anniversary of statehood; now, therefore, be it
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3Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the weekend of
4May 29 to May 31, 1998, is proclaimed "Statehood Day Weekend" in Wisconsin for
5all citizens to celebrate the Sesquicentennial.
