| 1 | 1 | | 2025 - 2026 LEGISLATURE |
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| 2 | 2 | | LRB-2943/1 |
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| 4 | 4 | | 2025 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 42 |
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| 5 | 5 | | April 29, 2025 - Introduced by Senators RATCLIFF, DASSLER-ALFHEIM, DRAKE, |
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| 6 | 6 | | HABUSH SINYKIN, HESSELBEIN, L. JOHNSON, LARSON, SMITH, SPREITZER and |
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| 7 | 7 | | WIRCH, cosponsored by Representatives TENORIO, HONG, MAYADEV, ANDRACA, |
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| 8 | 8 | | ARNEY, BARE, BILLINGS, BROWN, CLANCY, DESANTO, DESMIDT, EMERSON, |
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| 9 | 9 | | FITZGERALD, HAYWOOD, HYSELL, JOERS, JOHNSON, KIRSCH, MADISON, |
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| 10 | 10 | | MCCARVILLE, MIRESSE, MOORE OMOKUNDE, PHELPS, PRADO, RIVERA-WAGNER, |
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| 11 | 11 | | ROE, SINICKI, SNYDER, SPAUDE, STROUD, TAYLOR, UDELL and VINING. Referred |
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| 12 | 12 | | to Committee on Senate Organization. |
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| 13 | 13 | | Relating to: proclaiming 2025 as the year of the snake. |
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| 14 | 14 | | Whereas, observed on the date of the second new moon after the winter |
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| 15 | 15 | | solstice, the Lunar New Year signifies the start of the new year in many Asian |
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| 16 | 16 | | cultures whose calendars are guided by the lunar cycle; and |
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| 17 | 17 | | Whereas, typically celebrated through shared meals and festivities in the |
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| 18 | 18 | | presence of family, friends, and community, the Lunar New Year is regarded in |
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| 19 | 19 | | many Asian countries and cultural traditions as the most important celebration of |
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| 20 | 20 | | the year; and |
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| 21 | 21 | | Whereas, the Lunar New Year is an opportunity to celebrate the diversity, |
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| 22 | 22 | | culture, and togetherness of the vibrant and distinct cultures of Asian American |
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| 23 | 23 | | communities in Wisconsin, from families who have lived in Wisconsin for |
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| 24 | 24 | | generations to recent immigrants and refugees who are a fundamental part of the |
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| 25 | 25 | | state's identity; and |
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| 26 | 26 | | Whereas, the State of Wisconsin joins community leaders, Asian and Asian |
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| 42 | 42 | | American Wisconsinites, and all Wisconsinites in recognizing the start of the Lunar |
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| 43 | 43 | | New Year, taking this opportunity to learn about the cultural history and traditions |
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| 44 | 44 | | of Asian American communities and working together towards a more equitable |
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| 45 | 45 | | and just future for the state; and |
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| 46 | 46 | | Whereas, the year of the snake symbolizes good luck, rebirth, and regality; |
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| 47 | 47 | | and |
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| 48 | 48 | | Whereas, although snakes are often depicted in darkness, in the great |
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| 49 | 49 | | expanse of Chinese culture, snakes represent positive traits of love and happiness; |
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| 50 | 50 | | and |
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| 51 | 51 | | Whereas, the Lunar New Year is a time to appreciate the natural world and all |
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| 52 | 52 | | we can learn from it; now, therefore, be it |
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| 53 | 53 | | Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the Wisconsin |
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| 54 | 54 | | Legislature proclaims 2025 as the year of the snake. |
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