2023 Assembly Joint Resolution 58
ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION
Relating to: congratulating Grace Stanke on winning the 2023 Miss America pageant.
Whereas, Grace Stanke of Wausau, Wisconsin, has won the title of Miss America 2023, becoming the third Wisconsin woman to hold this title; and
Whereas, Grace Stanke first competed in the Miss Wisconsin competition in 2021 as Miss Madison and won the competition in 2022 as Miss Badgerland; and
Whereas, Grace Stanke is the first woman to have been selected as both Miss Wisconsin’s Outstanding Teen (2017) and Miss Wisconsin (2022); and
Whereas, Grace Stanke is an accomplished classical violinist and won the Miss America talent scholarship with her performance of “Storm” from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons; and
Whereas, Grace Stanke has won over $68,000 in scholarships through the Miss America Organization; and
Whereas, Grace Stanke is studying nuclear engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison; and
Whereas, Grace Stanke is dedicated to her social impact initiative, “Clean Energy, Cleaner Future,” which aims to help the country convert to zero-carbon energy; and
Whereas, Grace Stanke is passionate about inspiring girls and young women to study in STEM fields; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the Wisconsin Legislature does hereby congratulate Grace Stanke on winning the 2023 Miss America pageant and wish her all the best during her reign as Miss America.
Senator Chris Kapenga
President of the Senate
Representative Robin J. Vos
Speaker of the Assembly
Edward A. Blazel
Assembly Chief Clerk
