AJR139: Joint Resolution Text

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2019 - 2020 LEGISLATURE

2019 Assembly JOINT RESOLUTION 139

February 17, 2020 - Introduced by Representative Vruwink. Referred to Committee on Rules.

AJR139,1,2 Relating to: commending Abigail Martin for her service as Wisconsin's agriculture ambassador and wishing her continued success.

AJR139,1,4 Whereas, when the Alice in Dairyland contest started in 1948, the winner was a beauty queen fresh out of high school; and

AJR139,1,7 Whereas, today, Alice in Dairyland is a public relations professional with at least four years of experience or education in agriculture, public relations, communications, or related fields; and

AJR139,1,9 Whereas, the job requirements include knowledge of Wisconsin's diverse agricultural products, history, and resources, as well as rural-urban issues; and

AJR139,1,11 Whereas, in May 2019, after an intensive job interview process, Abigail Martin was named the 72nd Alice in Dairyland for a term of one year; and

AJR139,1,14 Whereas, Abigail grew up on her family's 175-head dairy farm near Milton, Wisconsin, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in dairy science; and

AJR139,2,3 Whereas, as Wisconsin's agriculture ambassador, Abigail will travel 30,000 miles throughout the state, giving speeches and media interviews, visiting trade shows, and educating the public about Wisconsin's rich dairy heritage; and

AJR139,2,6 Whereas, Abigail brings an abundance of enthusiasm and an eloquent voice as she educates the public about the challenges and opportunities facing Wisconsin's agriculture industry; now, therefore, be it

AJR139,2,9 Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the Wisconsin State Legislature does hereby commend Abigail Martin for her service as Wisconsin's agriculture ambassador and wishes her continued success.

AJR139,2,10 (End)