2025 - 2026 LEGISLATURE LRB-2573/1 MRK:klm 2025 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 24 April 14, 2025 - Introduced by Senators JAMES, JACQUE and HESSELBEIN, cosponsored by Representatives MURSAU, ARMSTRONG, O'CONNOR, SHEEHAN and UDELL. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization. Relating to: proclaiming April 26, 2025, 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 one of the leading states in shared parenting outcomes for children with separated parents; and Whereas, increasing 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 2025 - 2026 Legislature - 2 - LRB-2573/1 MRK:klm Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the members of the Wisconsin Legislature hereby proclaim April 26, 2025, as Shared Parenting Day in Wisconsin. (END) 1 2 3 4