AJR41: Joint Resolution Text

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2019 - 2020 LEGISLATURE

2019 Assembly JOINT RESOLUTION 41

May 9, 2019 - Introduced by Representatives Vining, Snyder, Crowley, Kolste, Stubbs, Ramthun, Goyke, Duchow, C. Taylor, Neubauer, Spiros, Hebl, Kurtz, Sinicki, Sargent, Kulp, Anderson, Milroy, Spreitzer, Bowen, Considine, Dittrich, Shankland, Zamarripa, Vruwink, Hesselbein, Fields, Haywood, Ohnstad and Tusler, cosponsored by Senators Johnson, L. Taylor, Schachtner, Carpenter, Risser and Ringhand. Referred to Committee on Rules.

AJR41,1,1 Relating to: proclaiming May 2019 as Wisconsin Motherhood Month.

AJR41,1,4 Whereas, the family, in which mothers perform a crucial role, is a major social institution in Wisconsin and throughout the world that provides tremendous value to both its members and society as a whole; and

AJR41,1,7 Whereas, the family social unit may be forged by blood, marriage, foster care, or adoption, and may be both nuclear, encompassing parents and children, and extended, encompassing other relatives; and

AJR41,1,9 Whereas, mothers have a unique bond with their children, often acting as the eye in the storm; and

AJR41,1,12 Whereas, women across Wisconsin place their trust and their children in the arms of other women, sharing motherhood through foster care, respite care, and adoption; and

AJR41,1,14 Whereas, mothers across Wisconsin receive children into their arms at a moment's notice; and

AJR41,2,3 Whereas, mothers have an indispensable role in building and transforming society and culture and move our state, country, and world forward, remaining steadfast in their pursuit of a better and brighter future for their children; and

AJR41,2,5 Whereas, the work of mothers is of paramount importance but is often undervalued, unnoticed, and unappreciated; and

AJR41,2,7 Whereas, mothers are innovators, tireless workers, engines of economic growth, and drivers of progress; and

AJR41,2,10 Whereas, mothers are breadwinners, community leaders, advocates, allies, and pillars of family that have, for generations, blazed new paths, opened up new possibilities, and widened circles of opportunity for their daughters and sons; and

AJR41,2,12 Whereas, Wisconsin has significant racial disparities in maternal mortality rates, which must be addressed; and

AJR41,2,15 Whereas, Wisconsin has a proven record of meeting challenges and creating positive change, and we are committed to making mothers' lives better and ensuring their health and prosperity; and

AJR41,2,17 Whereas, Mother's Day is celebrated in May across Wisconsin and nationwide; and

AJR41,2,19 Whereas, mothers, and the institution of motherhood, are worthy of honor and affirmation; now, therefore, be it

AJR41,2,23 Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the members of the Wisconsin Legislature call upon the people of Wisconsin to observe May as Wisconsin Motherhood Month with honor, affirmation, and respect to mothers in our state; and, be it further

AJR41,3,3 Resolved, That the assembly calls upon the people of Wisconsin to express their honor, affirmation, love, respect, and gratitude to mothers everywhere; and, be it further

AJR41,3,5 Resolved, That the assembly chief clerk shall transmit copies of this resolution to the governor of Wisconsin.

AJR41,3,6 (End)