SJR92: Joint Resolution Text

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2015 - 2016 LEGISLATURE

2015 Senate JOINT RESOLUTION 92

February 9, 2016 - Introduced by Senators L. Taylor, C. Larson, Lassa, Vinehout and Harris Dodd, cosponsored by Representatives Berceau, Jorgensen, Kahl, Kessler, Mason, Ohnstad, Sinicki, Spreitzer, Subeck, Zepnick, Shankland and C. Taylor. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.

SJR92,1,2 Relating to: proclaiming October 2016 National Bullying Prevention Month in Wisconsin.

SJR92,1,4 Whereas, in 2015, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, reported that one in three children say they have been bullied; and

SJR92,1,6 Whereas, the dangers of bullying are numerous and have historically proven to damage children in their self-esteem and feelings of self-worth; and

SJR92,1,8 Whereas, children learn best in positive, healthy, and supportive learning environments, and bullying takes away this important learning opportunity; and

SJR92,1,10 Whereas, any child can be a victim of bullying, and, with the rise of technology, victims can be harassed online and through text messaging; and

SJR92,1,12 Whereas, bullying victims are two to nine times more likely to consider suicide than nonvictims; preventing harassment can save lives and better schools; and

SJR92,1,14 Whereas, 160,000 students stay home from school each day to avoid harassment; and

SJR92,2,3 Whereas, the national community, speaking through the Pacer National Bullying Prevention Center, has recognized that bullying shall no longer be considered an accepted childhood rite of passage; and

SJR92,2,5 Whereas, the legislature has an opportunity to respect the importance of safe schools for all students; now, therefore, be it

SJR92,2,8 Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the legislature hereby proclaims October 2016 as National Bullying Prevention Month in Wisconsin.

SJR92,2,9 (End)