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2019 - 2020 LEGISLATURE
October 14, 2019 - Introduced by Representatives Stubbs, L. Myers, Hesselbein,
Vruwink, Milroy, Subeck, C. Taylor, Sargent, Crowley, Fields, Horlacher,
Ohnstad, Anderson, Spreitzer, Mursau, Shankland, Vining, Sinicki,
Thiesfeldt, Bowen, Haywood and Tusler, cosponsored by Senators Johnson,
L. Taylor, Ringhand, Risser and Miller. Referred to Committee on Rules.
AJR94,1,2
1Relating to: congratulating Madison-native Gabriella Deyi on her crowning as
2Miss Wisconsin USA 2020.
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Whereas, Gabriella Deyi, a Madison-native, is 27 years old and is a television
4broadcast journalist and personality in Madison, Wisconsin; and
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Whereas, before pursuing her dreams of becoming a journalist, Gabby was a
6research scientist, receiving her undergraduate degree in the sciences and
7immediately pursuing graduate work after graduation; and
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Whereas, Gabriella strives to raise awareness for mental health and break
9down stigmas and barriers; and
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Whereas, Gabriella's personal experience with mental health informs her
11perspective on mental health's importance, and she acknowledges that she is not
12alone on this journey; and
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Whereas, Gabriella knows that there are many people around the world who
14live the same reality but wants to help those people speak their truth and tell their
15story; and
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1Whereas, Gabriella wants to be a voice for those who feel voiceless and credits
2her strength to do that to her father; and
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Whereas, Gabriella believes that “grit is the best quality a person can have.
4And my father is the grittiest person I know"; and
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Whereas, Gabriella is proud to be a first-generation American, as she is the
6child of immigrants, and proud to be someone who fluently speaks Spanish; and
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Whereas, Gabriella is a competitively trained figure skater, loves bowling, and
8is a self-taught indoor rock climber; and
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Whereas, Gabriella won Miss Wisconsin USA and wants all the girls and
10women competing in pageants to know that they “should never give up — no matter
11how many times you are told NO — because all you really need is one YES!”; and
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Whereas, Gabriella Deyi has, by winning Miss Wisconsin USA 2020, made her
13state proud; now, therefore, be it
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14Resolved by the
assembly, the senate concurring, That the members of the
15Wisconsin Legislature do hereby commend Gabriella Deyi on being crowned Miss
16Wisconsin USA 2020 and wish her success in her continued efforts to serve as a role
17model for all and a tireless advocate for those impacted by mental health issues.
