LRB-3571/1
SRM:nwn:ph
2009 - 2010 LEGISLATURE
October 15, 2009 - Introduced by Representatives Shilling, Huebsch, Berceau,
Danou, Grigsby, Gunderson, Hebl, Hintz, Hixson, Kerkman, Nerison, A. Ott,
Petrowski, Pope-Roberts, Vruwink, M. Williams
and Zepnick, cosponsored
by Senators Kapanke, Coggs, Cowles, Darling, Kedzie, Miller and Taylor.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
AJR80,1,2 1Relating to: commemorating the achievements and contributions of the University
2of Wisconsin-La Crosse on the occasion of its centennial.
AJR80,1,53 Whereas, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse was founded in 1909 as the
4La Crosse State Normal School and established as a teacher preparatory institution
5with an original student body of 150 students; and
AJR80,1,96 Whereas, the university's name was changed through the years before taking
7on its present name, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, when it merged with the
8University of Wisconsin System in 1971 as one of 13 four-year public universities in
9the University of Wisconsin System; and
AJR80,1,1210 Whereas, today, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse enrolls nearly 10,000
11students annually and offers 85 undergraduate programs in 30 disciplines and 21
12graduate programs; and
AJR80,1,1513 Whereas, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has been consistently
14recognized and ranked nationally as one of the finest public comprehensive
15universities in the country; and
AJR80,2,3
1Whereas, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has a long tradition of success
2in NCAA Division III athletics including sports such as cross country, football,
3gymnastics, and track; and
AJR80,2,74 Whereas, in its 100th year, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse continues
5to serve as a premier institution for higher learning that encourages creativity,
6responsibility, personal development, and the discovery and dissemination of
7knowledge; and
AJR80,2,118 Whereas, on October 23-25, 2009, friends, family, and alumni will join together
9with University of Wisconsin-La Crosse students, faculty, and staff to participate in
10centennial celebrations and honor the university's 100 years of rich history; now,
11therefore, be it
AJR80,2,15 12Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the members of the
13Wisconsin legislature hereby commend the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for its
14100 years of academic excellence, achievements, and contributions to the state of
15Wisconsin.
AJR80,2,1616 (End)
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