SJR46: Joint Resolution Text

2021 - 2022 LEGISLATURE

2021 Senate JOINT RESOLUTION 46

June 14, 2021 - Introduced by Senators Johnson, Agard, Carpenter, Larson, Ringhand, Roys, L. Taylor, Wirch and Jacque, cosponsored by Representatives Vining, Snyder, Andraca, Armstrong, Billings, Bowen, Brostoff, Cabral-Guevara, Cabrera, Conley, Considine, Dittrich, Drake, Emerson, Haywood, Hebl, Hesselbein, Milroy, Moore Omokunde, L. Myers, Ohnstad, S. Rodriguez, Shankland and Shelton. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.

SJR46,1,1 Relating to: honoring May 2021 as Wisconsin Motherhood Month.

SJR46,1,4 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

SJR46,1,7 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

SJR46,1,9 Whereas, mothers have a unique bond with their children, often acting as the eye of the storm; and

SJR46,1,12 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

SJR46,1,14 Whereas, mothers across Wisconsin receive children into their arms at a moment's notice; and

SJR46,2,3 Whereas, the public health and economic crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted mothers and motherhood disproportionately, with unexpected responsibilities and challenges that they had to confront; and

SJR46,2,6 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

SJR46,2,8 Whereas, the work of mothers is of paramount importance but is often undervalued, unnoticed, and unappreciated; and

SJR46,2,10 Whereas, mothers are innovators, tireless workers, engines of economic growth, and drivers of progress; and

SJR46,2,13 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

SJR46,2,15 Whereas, Wisconsin has the highest maternal mortality racial disparities in the nation, which need to be addressed; and

SJR46,2,17 Whereas the mental health of mothers is something to be centered and championed; and

SJR46,2,20 Whereas, Wisconsin has a proven record that the lives and livelihoods of mothers' matter, and a commitment to restore the prognosis of motherhood in our state to health and prosperity; and

SJR46,2,22 Whereas, Mother's Day is celebrated in May across Wisconsin and nationwide; and

SJR46,2,24 Whereas, mothers, and the institution of motherhood, are worthy of honor and affirmation; now, therefore, be it

SJR46,3,3 Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the members of the legislature recognize May 2021 as Wisconsin Motherhood Month with honor, affirmation, and respect to mothers in our state; and be it further

SJR46,3,6 Resolved, That the legislature calls upon the people of Wisconsin to express their honor, affirmation, love, respect, and gratitude to mothers everywhere; and, be it further

SJR46,3,8 Resolved, That certified copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor of Wisconsin.

SJR46,3,9 (End)