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2023 - 2024 LEGISLATURE
February 19, 2024 - Introduced by Senator James, cosponsored by Representatives
Mursau, Gundrum, Ratcliff and Wittke. Referred to Committee on Senate
Organization.
SJR122,1,1
1Relating to: proclaiming April 26, 2024, as Shared Parenting Day in Wisconsin.
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Whereas, the State of Wisconsin recognizes that our children are our greatest
3resource; and
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Whereas, our children need emotional and parental support from both parents
5to be as successful as possible; and
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Whereas, separated parents who choose to share parenting duties significantly
7decrease the chances of undesirable youth troubles and struggles; and
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Whereas, shared parenting is shown to have a significantly positive effect on
9children's well-being; and
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Whereas, Wisconsin is currently the leading state in shared parenting
11outcomes for children with separated parents; and
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Whereas, increasing the public awareness of the importance of providing
13children with the parental support they need from both parents benefits Wisconsin's
14children, their parents, and all of Wisconsin's citizens; now, therefore, be it
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1Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the members of the
2Wisconsin Legislature hereby proclaim April 26, 2024, as Shared Parenting Day in
3Wisconsin.
