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2025 - 2026 LEGISLATURE
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May 7, 2025 - Introduced by Representatives Goeben, O'Connor, Murphy, Goodwin, Subeck, Miresse, Sinicki, Joers, Ortiz-Velez, Phelps, Roe and Clancy, cosponsored by Senators Jacque, Roys, Ratcliff and Spreitzer. Referred to Committee on Rules.
AJR47,1,1
1Relating to: declaring May as Eye Health Awareness Month.
AJR47,1,42Whereas, healthy vision is essential to overall well-being and enables
3individuals to fully participate in daily activities, education, work, and recreation;
4and
AJR47,1,75Whereas, millions of individuals worldwide experience vision impairment or
6blindness, many of which cases could be prevented or treated with proper
7awareness, early detection, and access to care; and
AJR47,1,108Whereas, eye health conditions such as amblyopia, cataracts, glaucoma,
9macular degeneration, and refractive errors continue to affect individuals of all
10ages, underscoring the need for education and proactive measures; and
AJR47,1,1311Whereas, the month of May provides an opportunity to raise public awareness
12about the importance of protecting eyesight, promoting regular eye exams, and
13supporting research and initiatives to improve eye health; and
AJR47,2,214Whereas, organizations, health care professionals, and communities are

1committed to reducing vision loss through prevention, treatment, and advocacy
2efforts; now, therefore, be it
AJR47,2,53Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the Wisconsin
4Legislature hereby proclaims May as Eye Health Awareness Month; and, be it
5further
AJR47,2,96Resolved, That the Wisconsin Legislature encourages all residents to
7prioritize their eye health by scheduling regular eye exams, adopting protective
8measures such as wearing sunglasses, and learning about the risks and symptoms
9of eye conditions; and, be it further
AJR47,2,1110Resolved, That the Wisconsin Legislature calls upon public and private
11entities to join in this observance by promoting education and providing resources.
AJR47,2,1212(end)
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