LRB-5861/1 MRK:klm 2023 - 2024 LEGISLATURE 2023 ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTIO N 125 February 16, 2024 - Introduced by Representatives MURSAU, GUNDRUM, RATCLIFF and WITTKE, cosponsored by Senator JAMES. Referred to Committee on Rules. ***AUTHORS SUBJECT TO CHANGE*** Relating to: proclaiming April 26, 2024, as Shared Parenting Day in Wisconsin. Whereas, the State of Wisconsin recognizes that our children are our greatest resource; and Whereas, our children need emotional and parental support from both parents to be as successful as possible; and Whereas, separated parents who choose to share parenting duties significantly decrease the chances of undesirable youth troubles and struggles; and Whereas, shared parenting is shown to have a significantly positive effect on children's well-being; and Whereas, Wisconsin is currently the leading state in shared parenting outcomes for children with separated parents; and Whereas, increasing the public awareness of the importance of providing children with the parental support they need from both parents benefits Wisconsin's children, their parents, and all of Wisconsin's citizens; now, therefore, be it 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 - 2 - LRB-5861/1 MRK:klm 2023 - 2024 Legislature Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the members of the Wisconsin Legislature hereby proclaim April 26, 2024, as Shared Parenting Day in Wisconsin. (END) 1 2 3 4