SJR6: Joint Resolution Text

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1997 - 1998 LEGISLATURE

1997 Senate JOINT RESOLUTION 6

January 27, 1997 - Introduced by Senators Drzewiecki, Cowles, Chvala, Ellis, Adelman, Breske, Buettner, Burke, Clausing, Darling, Decker, Farrow, Fitzgerald, George, Grobschmidt, Huelsman, Jauch, A. Lasee, Moen, Moore, Panzer, Plache, C. Potter, Risser, Rosenzweig, Rude, Schultz, Shibilski, Weeden, Welch, Wineke, Wirch and Zien, cosponsored by Representatives Ryba and Kelso. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.

SJR6,1,1 Relating to: commending the Green Bay Packers on their Super Bowl victory.

SJR6,1,4 Whereas, the Green Bay Packers defeated the New England Patriots 35-21 on Sunday, January 26, 1997, at New Orleans in the Super Bowl, football's most prestigious contest; and

SJR6,1,7 Whereas, the Super Bowl victory established the Packers as champions of the world and completed their brilliant National Football League season with a 16-3 record; and

SJR6,1,10 Whereas, the 1996-97 Packers restored a sense of excitement and pride that football fans in Wisconsin have faithfully awaited since the great Lombardi Era of the 1960s; and

SJR6,1,12 Whereas, the Packers gathered legions of loyal and exuberant fans throughout the country, giving them the right to claim the popular title of "America's Team"; and

SJR6,1,15 Whereas, the Packers' successful travels helped spread the word about Wisconsin's many fine traditions, its products and its quality of life; now, therefore, be it

SJR6,2,2 Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the members of the legislature of the state of Wisconsin express their appreciation and congratulations to the Green Bay Packers' players, coaches and staff and to Packer fans, who have forged a unique bond with their team; and, be it further

SJR6,2,6 Resolved, That the senate chief clerk shall provide a copy of this joint resolution to the Packers' President Bob Harlan, the mayor of Green Bay, the Brown County executive, General Manager Ron Wolf, Coach Mike Holmgren and his assistants and each Packer player.

SJR6,2,7 (End)