LRB-4181/1
SRM:wlj:jm
2011 - 2012 LEGISLATURE
February 29, 2012 - Introduced by Representative Nerison, cosponsored by
Senator Shilling. Referred to Committee on Rules.
AJR120,1,1
1Relating to: proclaiming May 18, 19, and 20, 2012, Syttende Mai Weekend.
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Whereas, Norway, which means "Northern Way," is the fifth-largest country in
3Europe, covering 125,052 square miles, and has a population of approximately
44,000,000; and
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Whereas, Norwegian immigrants have made countless contributions to the
6cultures of Wisconsin and other regions of the United States; and
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Whereas, one out of every twelve Wisconsinites claims Norwegian ancestry;
8and
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Whereas, "Syttende Mai," Norwegian for "May 17," celebrates the anniversary
10of the 1814 signing of the Norwegian Constitution that declared Norway's
11independence from Denmark; and
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Whereas, the Norwegian Constitution is the third-oldest in the world, being
13predated only by the constitutions of the United States and France; and
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Whereas, Norwegian culture can be found throughout Wisconsin in the cuisine
15of lutefisk and lefse, in the art of rosemaling, and in the carving of wooden trolls; and
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1Whereas, Wisconsin communities, such as Stoughton, Blair, Mt. Horeb, Westby,
2and Woodville, will celebrate Syttende Mai in many ways, including parades,
3Norwegian displays, Norwegian street music and dancers, Syttende Mai king and
4queen presentations, Syttende Mai runs, special museum tours, choral concerts,
5church services, and Norwegian drama; and
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6Whereas, thousands of Wisconsin residents of Norwegian heritage will
7participate in these activities during the month of May; now, therefore, be it
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8Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the Wisconsin
9legislature proclaims the weekend of May 18, 19, and 20, 2012, Syttende Mai
10Weekend in the state of Wisconsin, and declares that all residents of this state are
11honorary Norwegians for that weekend and are urged to observe the Syttende Mai
12Weekend with appropriate celebrations.
