2023 Senate Joint Resolution 117
ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION
Relating to: requesting Governor Tony Evers to send aid and resources to the U.S.−Mexico border to
assist with immigration efforts.
Whereas, all members of the Wisconsin State Legislature reaffirm their strong support for lawful
and orderly immigration into the United States, as lawful and orderly immigration provides all of our
states and the nation with innumerable economic, social, and cultural benefits; and
Whereas, the United States is facing a crisis at the U.S.−Mexico border due to an influx of
individuals who are entering the United States illegally; and
Whereas, in December 2023, more than 300,000 migrants were apprehended at the southern
border, the highest number in a month ever recorded; and
Whereas, thousands of migrants are traveling through harsh, unsafe elements; being enslaved;
and even perishing in their efforts to cross the southern border; and
Whereas, cartels are profiting from the trafficking of women and children across the border,
earning tens of millions of dollars every week doing so; and
Whereas, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection is dedicated to enforcing immigration laws and
securing the border and is working tirelessly to keep America and the American people safe; and
Whereas, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and local law enforcement agencies are
woefully understaffed and overworked due to the unprecedented influx of individuals crossing the
border illegally; and
Whereas, states have assisted with immigration enforcement in the past by sending resources and
aid, including sending members of the National Guard; and
Whereas, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Texas
National Guard have taken action to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and
people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of
entry; and
Whereas, Wisconsin can help address the ongoing immigration crisis and defend our borders by
sending aid and resources to assist with immigration efforts; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the Wisconsin State Legislature stands
in proud support of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and law enforcement personnel as
employees and members of these agencies dedicate their lives to protecting the border and keeping our
country safe; and, be it further
Resolved, That the Wisconsin State Legislature requests Governor Tony Evers to send aid and
resources to the U.S.−Mexico border to assist the U.S. Customs and Border Protection with the influx
of individuals crossing the border illegally.
Representative Robin J. Vos
Speaker of the Assembly
Senator Chris Kapenga
President of the Senate
Date
Richard A. Champagne
Acting Senate Chief Clerk