SJR14: Joint Resolution Text

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2005 - 2006 LEGISLATURE

2005 Senate JOINT RESOLUTION 14

March 15, 2005 - Introduced by Senators Carpenter, Schultz, Hansen, A. Lasee, Risser, Breske, Roessler, Coggs and Taylor, cosponsored by Representatives Van Roy, Krawczyk, Lehman, Turner, Kreuser, McCormick, Musser, Sheridan, Boyle, Jeskewitz, Seidel, Pridemore, Hebl and Gunderson. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.

SJR14,1,1 Relating to: declaring October 10, 2005, Brett Favre Day.

SJR14,1,4 Whereas, Green Bay Packer quarterback Brett Favre has announced that after due consideration and consultation with his family he will play in his 15th season in the NFL; and

SJR14,1,7 Whereas, through every season Brett Favre not only demonstrates his talent as one of the league's best players, but also displays an intense passion for the game, his teammates, and the Green Bay Packers; and

SJR14,1,8 Whereas, so far, Brett Favre: is the NFL's only 3-time MVP (1995-97); and

SJR14,1,11 Whereas, Brett Favre ranks in the NFL's top 5 in 4 major passing categories: 2nd in touchdowns (346), 4th in completions (3,960), 5th in attempts (6,464), and 5th in yards (45,646); and

SJR14,1,14 Whereas, with a career record of 125-64, Brett Favre holds the 4th-highest winning percentage (.661) among starting quarterbacks who have begun their careers since the 1970 league merger (minimum 100 starts); and

SJR14,2,3 Whereas, Brett Favre possesses a remarkable 29-0 record (36-1 including playoffs) at home when the game-time temperature is 34 degrees or below, with a passer rating in those contests of 96.0; and

SJR14,2,5 Whereas, Brett Favre has started 189 consecutive games (208 including playoffs), which is an NFL record for a quarterback; and

SJR14,2,10 Whereas, in 1996, Brett Favre established the "Brett Favre Forward Foundation," which over the past 9 years, in conjunction with his annual golf tournament, celebrity softball game, and fundraising dinners, has donated in excess of $1.5 million to charities in his home state of Mississippi as well as to those in his adopted state of Wisconsin; now, therefore, be it

SJR14,2,17 Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That in gratitude for Brett Favre's decision to continue to provide Wisconsin and Packer fans everywhere the excitement and privilege of watching another season with him with the Pack, and in appreciation of both his athletic accomplishments and humanitarian activities, the Wisconsin legislature hereby commends Brett Favre on his decision to play another season and declares that October 10, 2005, Brett Favre's birthday, is proclaimed "Brett Favre Day" in Wisconsin; and, be it further

SJR14,2,19 Resolved, That the senate chief clerk shall transmit a copy of this joint resolution to Brett Favre.

SJR14,2,20 (End)