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2025 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 31
April 16, 2025 - Introduced by Senators RATCLIFF, CARPENTER, SPREITZER,
DASSLER-ALFHEIM, ROYS, LARSON, KEYESKI, HESSELBEIN, DRAKE and SMITH,
cosponsored by Representatives SNODGRASS, NEUBAUER, CLANCY, ARNEY,
CRUZ, PHELPS, RIVERA-WAGNER, STROUD, UDELL, MIRESSE, DESMIDT,
TENORIO, HONG, ROE, FITZGERALD, JOERS, MADISON, KIRSCH, MOORE
OMOKUNDE, DESANTO, ANDERSON, VINING, SUBECK, EMERSON, BARE,
PALMERI, SINICKI, JOHNSON and MAYADEV. Referred to Committee on Senate
Organization.
Relating to: proclaiming March 31, 2025, as Wisconsin[s Transgender Day of
Visibility.
Whereas, International Transgender Day of Visibility, which occurs annually
on March 31, is a day set aside to acknowledge, celebrate, and elevate transgender
and nonbinary people across the world and here in Wisconsin; and
Whereas, transgender and nonbinary individuals have achieved many great
successes in fighting discrimination and continue in their efforts towards equality
and fairness by combating indignity with dignity; and
Whereas, the stories of our transgender and nonbinary neighbors show us
that perseverance can lead to systemic change and better conditions for all; and
Whereas, transgender and nonbinary Wisconsinites work hard to help other
transgender and nonbinary people acquire access to health care, to improve others[
mental and physical well-being, to raise awareness of issues affecting gender-
nonconforming people of color, and to prevent the spread of HIV and AIDS; and
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Whereas, transgender and nonbinary Wisconsinites in the armed forces serve
our country with bravery and work to improve civil rights and health care for other
transgender and nonbinary military service members; and
Whereas, transgender and nonbinary elected officials and candidates for
office provide examples of courage and confidence in pursuing their values through
political engagement and encouraging others to do so as well; and
Whereas, transgender and nonbinary performers bring authenticity to the
stage and screen and demonstrate the importance of representation by sharing
their lived experiences; and
Whereas, transgender and nonbinary Wisconsinites advocate for others by
creating resources, trainings, and outreach materials to improve the visibility and
inclusion of the transgender and nonbinary community, as well as helping others
access and navigate gender-affirming services; and
Whereas, Diverse and Resilient, FORGE, SHEBA, the Wisconsin
Transgender Health Coalition, GSAFE, the Human Rights Campaign, Fair
Wisconsin, and other organizations across our state have dedicated their efforts to
supporting the transgender and nonbinary community, showing the strength of
collective action and building a more inclusive Wisconsin; and
Whereas, everyone has a role to play in making our communities places where
transgender and nonbinary people are welcomed and supported and have the
opportunity to thrive; and
Whereas, our transgender and nonbinary neighbors in Wisconsin have shown
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great strength in the face of adversity and empower others to explore and embrace
their full selves by living their truth; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the Wisconsin
Legislature does hereby recognize and proclaim March 31, 2025, to be Wisconsin[s
Transgender Day of Visibility.
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