SJR24: Joint Resolution Text

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2021 - 2022 LEGISLATURE

2021 Senate JOINT RESOLUTION 24

April 8, 2021 - Introduced by Senators Roys, L. Taylor, Carpenter, Feyen, Marklein, Bernier, Bewley, Jacque, Ballweg and Ringhand, cosponsored by Representatives Hong, Subeck, Stubbs, Sinicki, S. Rodriguez, Cabrera, Bowen, Hesselbein, Drake, Emerson, Hintz, Vruwink, Milroy, Hebl, Shelton, Tauchen, Shankland, Anderson, Conley, Snodgrass, Mursau, Spreitzer, Brandtjen, Murphy and Thiesfeldt. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.

SJR24,1,2 Relating to: congratulating the University of Wisconsin-Madison women's hockey team for winning the 2021 NCAA Division I National Championship title.

SJR24,1,5 Whereas, the UW-Madison women's hockey team once again secured the NCAA Division I Women's Hockey National Championship by defeating the Northeastern Huskies 2-1 in the finals of the Frozen Four tournament; and

SJR24,1,8 Whereas, by winning the 2021 NCAA Division I Women's Hockey National Championship, the UW-Madison women's hockey team won their sixth overall title, tying Minnesota for the most championships ever; and

SJR24,1,11 Whereas, the UW-Madison women's hockey team demonstrated exceptional athletic performances and displayed a remarkable degree of sportsmanship throughout the season; and

SJR24,1,13 Whereas, Daryl Watts scored a ricochet goal in overtime to give UW-Madison the championship win; and

SJR24,1,15 Whereas, UW-Madison women's hockey had another tremendous season finishing with a record of 28-5-3 for the season; and

SJR24,2,6 Whereas, the team was led by co-captains Grace Bowlby and Brette Pettet, who were joined by teammates Jane Gervais, Natalie Buchbinder, Teagan Grant, Lacey Eden, Dara Greig, Makenna Webster, Sophie Shirley, Delaney Drake, Grace Shirley, Mayson Toft, Caitlin Schneider, Maddie Posick, Britta Curl, Daryl Watts, Nicole LaMantia, Katie Kotlowski, Chayla Edwards, Casey O'Brien, Maddi Wheeler, Kennedy Blair, Cami Kronish, and Breanna Blesi; and

SJR24,2,11 Whereas, the team was managed by a brilliant coaching staff, led by Head Coach Mark Johnson, Associate Head Coach Dan Koch, Assistant Coach Jackie Crum, Volunteer Coach Mark Greenhalgh, Athletic Trainer Stefanie Arndt, Strength Coach Jim Snider, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications A. J. Harrison, and Director of Operations/Equipment Manager Sis Paulsen; and

SJR24,2,14 Whereas, the UW-Madison community and the whole state take pride in the integrity, leadership, and excellence the team has demonstrated in its accomplishments; now, therefore, be it

SJR24,2,19 Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the members of the Wisconsin State Legislature do hereby commend the UW-Madison women's hockey team, the coaching staff, the athletic department, and the chancellor on winning the 2021 NCAA Division I Women's Hockey National Championship title and wish the student-athletes continued success in their bright futures.

SJR24,2,20 (End)