LRB-4608/1
PJD:kmg:jf
1999 - 2000 LEGISLATURE
March 15, 2000 - Introduced by Representative Nass, cosponsored by Senator
Risser. Referred to Committee on Rules.
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1Relating to: commending past and present members of the Friends of the State
2Historical Society on its 50th anniversary.
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Whereas, in 1950, an enthusiastic and dynamic woman, Ruth DeYoung Kohler,
4had a strong belief in historic preservation and felt the need to instill interest in the
5cultural heritage of Wisconsin; and
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Whereas, Ruth DeYoung Kohler organized the Woman's Auxiliary of the State
7Historical Society and encouraged its members to become active in the mission of the
8State Historical Society of Wisconsin; and
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Whereas, the Woman's Auxiliary eventually became known under its current
10name, the Friends of the State Historical Society; and
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Whereas, for the past 50 years, this organization of dedicated volunteers has
12assisted the State Historical Society of Wisconsin in the preservation, advancement
13and dissemination of information relevant to Wisconsin's proud history; and
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Whereas, the men and women of this independent volunteer organization have
15generously supplemented the activities of the State Historical Society at a
1significant cost savings to Wisconsin taxpayers and have enhanced the lives of
2residents throughout the state; now, therefore, be it
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3Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the members of
the
4legislature of the state of Wisconsin commend past and present members of the
5Friends of the State Historical Society on its 50th anniversary, and also commend
6that organization for its commitment to service on behalf of the people of Wisconsin;
7and, be it further
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8Resolved, That the assembly chief clerk shall provide copies of this joint
9resolution to the Friends of the State Historical Society.
