LRB-2988/2
PJD:kmg:jf
2003 - 2004 LEGISLATURE
September 3, 2003 - Introduced by Senators George, Kanavas, Roessler, Welch,
Zien, Stepp, Carpenter, Brown and Panzer. Referred to Committee on Senate
Organization.
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1Relating to: recognizing the existence of the Hmong culture and its value to all
2Wisconsinites and the right of the Hmong people to preserve their culture.
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Whereas, Hmong culture is integral to the identity of Hmong American citizens
4of Wisconsin and is an invaluable part of the multicultural diversity of this state; and
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Whereas, the influx of the Hmong has added richness to the "world cultures"
6represented in American society today; and
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Whereas, Hmong traditions date back many thousands of years, a dynamic
8force that holds people together and keeps their culture intact. These practices
9reinforce the ideas, meanings, and experiences that shape individuals and their
10communities through their social interactions and interrelationships. Hence, the
11present is possible only because the past has remained meaningful; and
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Whereas, overall, Hmong Americans will continue to carry on many of their
13traditions, for without them the meanings of the self and community would not only
14be called into question, but seriously threatened; now, therefore, be it
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1Resolved by the senate, That the Wisconsin senate recognizes the existence
2of the Hmong culture and its value to all Wisconsinites and the right of the Hmong
3people to preserve their culture; and, be it further
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4Resolved, That the senate chief clerk shall transmit a copy of this resolution
5to Ju Lang Her, Executive Director of the Shee Yee Community of Milwaukee, Inc.,
6with a request that he provide copies of this resolution to other organizations in
7Wisconsin that assist the Hmong people in this state preserve their culture.
