Wisconsin 2023-2024 Regular Session

Wisconsin Assembly Bill AJR68 Compare Versions

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4	4	2023 ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTIO N 68
5	5	September 6, 2023 - Introduced by Representatives NEUBAUER, BALDEH, BARE, J.
6	6	ANDERSON, CONLEY, CONSIDINE, DOYLE, EMERSON, GOYKE, HONG, C. ANDERSON,
7	7	JOERS, MOORE OMOKUNDE, ORTIZ-VELEZ, RATCLIFF, SINICKI, SNODGRASS, STUBBS,
8	8	SUBECK, CLANCY, PALMERI and OHNSTAD, cosponsored by Senators AGARD,
9	9	BALLWEG, CABRAL-GUEVARA, CARPENTER, FELZKOWSKI, HESSELBEIN, L. JOHNSON,
10	10	PFAFF, ROYS, SMITH, SPREITZER, TAYLOR and WIRCH. Referred to Committee on
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13	13	Relating to: honoring the life and legacy of Ada Deer.
14	14	Whereas, Ada Deer, a distinguished public servant and advocate, dedicated her
15	15	life to the advancement of Indigenous rights and social justice; and
16	16	Whereas, Ada Deer was born on August 7, 1935, and, throughout her life, she
17	17	demonstrated unwavering commitment and dedication to her community and the
18	18	restoration of tribal sovereignty; and
19	19	Whereas, Ada Deer accomplished a lifetime of “firsts,” becoming the first
20	20	Menominee member to earn an undergraduate degree from the University of
21	21	Wisconsin–Madison and the first Native American to earn a master's degree from
22	22	the Columbia University School of Social Work and, as Director of the UW American
23	23	Indian Studies Program, creating the first program at UW–Madison to provide social
24	24	work training on reservations; and
25	25	Whereas, Ada Deer became the first woman to lead the federal Bureau of Indian
26	26	Affairs as the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior from 1993
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44	44	to 1997, where she worked tirelessly to improve the lives of Indigenous peoples
45	45	through policy initiatives, advocacy, and outreach; and
46	46	Whereas, Ada Deer played a pivotal role in the restoration of federal recognition
47	47	for the Menominee Tribe, a critical achievement that reaffirmed the sovereign rights
48	48	and cultural heritage of the Menominee people; and
49	49	Whereas, Ada Deer's accomplishments extended beyond federal policy, as she
50	50	also served as a social worker, professor, author, and advocate for affordable housing,
51	51	education, and healthcare for marginalized communities; and
52	52	Whereas, Ada Deer's lifelong dedication to her heritage, activism, and
53	53	community empowerment has left an indelible mark on the fields of Indigenous
54	54	rights and public service and earned her the Distinguished Alumni Award—the
55	55	Wisconsin Alumni Association's highest honor and most prestigious and enduring
56	56	award; now, therefore, be it
57	57	Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the Wisconsin state
58	58	legislature honors and celebrates the life and legacy of Ada Deer, recognizing her as
59	59	a trailblazer, leader, and advocate who fought tirelessly for justice, equality, and the
60	60	betterment of society; and, be it further
61	61	Resolved, That that the members of the Wisconsin state legislature extend
62	62	their deepest condolences to Ada Deer's family and friends and all those whose lives
63	63	she touched and commit to continuing her work by promoting the values of
64	64	inclusivity, social justice, and Indigenous rights that she championed throughout her
65	65	remarkable life; and, be it further
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91	91	Resolved, That the senate chief clerk shall share a copy of this resolution with
92	92	Ada Deer's family as a testament to her enduring impact on our state and the broader
93	93	world.
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