AJR94: Joint Resolution Text

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2007 - 2008 LEGISLATURE

2007 Assembly JOINT RESOLUTION 94

January 29, 2008 - Introduced by Representatives Hebl, Nerison, Petrowski, Benedict, Kerkman, Mason, Boyle, Pocan, Musser, Travis, Turner, Berceau, Sheridan, Hahn, Gunderson, Albers, Townsend and Owens, cosponsored by Senators Miller, Taylor, Lazich, Coggs, Olsen, Hansen, Lehman and Erpenbach. Referred to Committee on Rules.

AJR94,1,1 Relating to: proclaiming May 16, 17, and 18, 2008, Syttende Mai Weekend.

AJR94,1,4 Whereas, Norway, which means "Northern Way," is the fifth largest country in Europe, covering 125,052 square miles, and has a population of approximately 4,000,000; and

AJR94,1,6 Whereas, Norwegian immigrants have made countless contributions to the cultures of Wisconsin and other regions of the United States; and

AJR94,1,7 Whereas, one out of every 12 Wisconsinites claims Norwegian ancestry; and

AJR94,1,10 Whereas, "Syttende Mai," Norwegian for "May 17," celebrates the anniversary of the 1814 signing of the Norwegian Constitution that declared Norway's independence from Denmark; and

AJR94,1,12 Whereas, the Norwegian Constitution is the third oldest in the world, being predated only by the constitutions of the United States and France; and

AJR94,1,15 Whereas, Norwegian culture can be found throughout Wisconsin in the cuisine of lutefisk and lefse, in the art of rosemaling, and in the presence of wood-carved trolls; and

AJR94,2,5 Whereas, Wisconsin communities, such as Stoughton, Blair, Mt. Horeb, Westby, and Woodville, will celebrate "Syttende Mai" in many ways, including parades, Norwegian displays, Norwegian street music and dancers, "Syttende Mai" King and Queen presentations, "Syttende Mai" runs, special museum tours, choral concerts, church services, and Norwegian drama; and

AJR94,2,7 Whereas, thousands of Wisconsin citizens of Norwegian heritage will participate in these activities during the month of May; now, therefore, be it

AJR94,2,12 Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the Wisconsin legislature proclaims the weekend of May 16, 17, and 18, 2008, "Syttende Mai Weekend" in the state of Wisconsin, and declares that all citizens of this state are honorary Norwegians for that weekend and are urged to observe the "Syttende Mai Weekend" with appropriate celebrations.

AJR94,2,13 (End)