February 12, 2024 - Introduced by Representatives Subeck, Dittrich, C. Anderson, Andraca, Bare, Binsfeld, Clancy, Conley, Drake, Emerson, Joers, Madison, Moore Omokunde, Mursau, Nedweski, O’Connor, Ohnstad, Palmeri, Ratcliff, Schutt, Shankland, Shelton, Sinicki, Stubbs and Jacobson, cosponsored by Senators Ballweg, L. Johnson, Larson, Roys, Spreitzer and Agard. Referred to Committee on Rules.
AJR116,,22Relating to: proclaiming March 19 to be Wisconsin Celebrating Women in Public Office Day. AJR116,,33Whereas, the month of March is Women’s History Month and celebrates the significant contributions that women of all races, ethnicities, and backgrounds have made to the world; and AJR116,,44Whereas, women play a critical role in the vitality and diversity of our communities and are essential to ensuring that Wisconsin is well represented; and AJR116,,55Whereas, while the twentieth century was a pivotal time of growth for women entering politics, women remain underrepresented in male-dominated fields; thus, providing opportunities to support women in public office is imperative; and AJR116,,66Whereas, recognizing women in public office will bring awareness to the fundamental necessity of their work and will inspire other young people to serve their communities; now, therefore, be it AJR116,,77Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the legislature hereby proclaims March 19 to be Wisconsin Celebrating Women in Public Office Day and calls upon the people of Wisconsin to unite as we support the success of women in public office and observe every March 19 with appropriate activities, events, and programs.
