SR10: Resolution Text

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2005 - 2006 LEGISLATURE

2005 Senate RESOLUTION 10

November 8, 2005 - Introduced by Senators Schultz and Robson. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.

SR10,1,2 Relating to: recognizing and honoring the German Marshall Fund and its relationship with the state of Wisconsin.

SR10,1,4 Whereas, the German Marshall Fund was founded in 1972 through a gift from Germany as a permanent memorial to Marshall Plan assistance; and

SR10,1,8 Whereas, the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) is a nonpartisan American public policy and grant-making institution dedicated to promoting greater cooperation and understanding between the United States and Europe by supporting a number of initiatives to strengthen democracies; and

SR10,1,12 Whereas, Wisconsin's relationship with GMF was fostered and begun in 1996 by Wisconsin's former United States Congressman Scott Klug and continued by Senate Majority Leader Schultz by inviting and hosting European Fellows of the program in the state; and

SR10,1,15 Whereas, the European Fellows embark on a month-long tour of the United States, with the state of Wisconsin chosen for the last 9 years to represent American agriculture; and

SR10,2,3 Whereas, Majority Leader Schultz and Minority Leader Robson continue to promote in a bipartisan fashion international good will and business relationships on behalf of Wisconsin; and

SR10,2,5 Whereas, the 5 GMF 2005 European Fellows are here today as a part of their American tour; now, therefore, be it

SR10,2,14 Resolved by the senate, That the members of the Wisconsin senate hereby honors Mr. Martin Hermann, Deputy Head of Mission, 1st Secretary of the Embassy of Denmark; Mr. Martin Kovacic, Media Consultant to Areoconsult of Slovakia; Ms. Margarita Pournara, Arts Correspondent to Katimerini Newspaper of Greece; Ms. Doina Voicu, Project Coordinator to EuroEd Foundation of Romania; and Ms. Christiane Zerfass, Head of Strategic Planning for German Confederation of Trade Unions, and thanks them for their dedication to understanding the state's diverse agricultural industry and in establishing closer relationships with the citizens of Wisconsin; and, be further

SR10,2,16 Resolved by the senate, That the members of the Wisconsin senate declares today "German Marshall Fund Day" in the state of Wisconsin.

SR10,2,17 (End)