Wisconsin Senate Bill SJR33

Wisconsin 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 4/20/23
• Refer: 4/20/23
• Failed: 4/15/24

Caption

Congratulating the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Women's Gymnastics team on winning the National Collegiate Gymnastics Association 2023 National Championship.

Impact

The resolution highlights the individual accomplishments of specific team members who earned various national awards and honors, contributing not only to the team’s success but also to the representation of Wisconsin's collegiate sports at a national level. Additionally, it acknowledges that several athletes were named NCGA Academic All-Americans, underscoring the importance of balancing athletics and academics. This serves as an inspiration for maintaining high educational standards alongside excellence in sports within the state education system.

Summary

SJR33 is a Senate Joint Resolution that congratulates the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Women's Gymnastics team for their impressive achievement in winning the National Collegiate Gymnastics Association 2023 National Championship. The resolution recognizes the team’s outstanding performance during the championship competition held on March 25, 2023, at Winona State University, where they scored 192.525, claiming their sixth overall championship title. This latest victory marks the second consecutive NCGA title for the team, demonstrating their strong competitive spirit and dedication over recent seasons.

Contention

While the resolution is largely celebratory and emphasizes the importance of athletic achievement within educational institutions, discussions in the legislative context often surround the funding and support for collegiate sports programs. The success of the UW-Oshkosh gymnastics team could invoke discussions about funding allocations for athletics at the university level, the support systems in place for student-athletes, and the importance of incentivizing academic excellence alongside athletic performance in state-funded programs.