2025 - 2026 LEGISLATURE
LRB-2665/1
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May 7, 2025 - Introduced by Representatives Kurtz, Allen, Hurd, Penterman, Sortwell, Bare, Brown, Callahan, DeSmidt, Dittrich, Doyle, Duchow, Franklin, Gundrum, B. Jacobson, Johnson, Kaufert, Kitchens, Knodl, Kreibich, McCarville, Melotik, Miresse, Moses, Murphy, Mursau, Novak, O'Connor, Palmeri, Prado, Petersen, Sheehan, Sinicki, Snyder, Spiros, Steffen, Stubbs, Subeck, Tranel, Tucker, Wichgers, Wittke and Zimmerman, cosponsored by Senators James, Cabral-Guevara, Carpenter, Dassler-Alfheim, Drake, Hesselbein, Keyeski, Marklein, Nass, Pfaff, Roys, Spreitzer, Wanggaard and Wimberger. Referred to Committee on Rules.
AJR50,1,1
1Relating to: recognizing the United States Army’s 250th birthday. AJR50,1,42Whereas, older than the nation it defends, the U.S. Army was established on 3June 14, 1775, and this year marks 250 years of continuous defense of the nation; 4and AJR50,1,65Whereas, as we celebrate the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army, we reflect on its 6rich history and legacy of service, sacrifice, and dedication; and AJR50,1,97Whereas, from the Revolutionary War to present-day missions, our soldiers 8have consistently demonstrated their resolve to defend freedom at home and 9abroad; and AJR50,1,1210Whereas, for 250 years, U.S. Army soldiers, families, and Army civilians have 11supported our nation, bearing true faith and allegiance to the country, the U.S. 12Constitution, and the Army; and AJR50,2,213Whereas, America’s Army is the largest of the armed services, consisting of
1more than 1.2 million people across the globe who defend our country every day; 2and AJR50,2,43Whereas, today's Army stands ready to meet any challenge and will continue 4to adapt and modernize to remain the most lethal ground force in the world; and AJR50,2,75Whereas, more than 10,000 Army soldiers and civilians are currently 6stationed or working in Wisconsin, and more than 100,000 Army veterans call 7Wisconsin home; and AJR50,2,118Whereas, since it was established in 1909, U.S. Army Garrison Fort McCoy 9has played a crucial role in our nation’s defense and growth as a nation, both as a 10mobilization and training site for military personnel and as a select location for 11housing displaced persons; and AJR50,2,1412Whereas, Fort McCoy is the only U.S. Army installation in Wisconsin, has a 13local and regional economic impact of nearly $1.4 billion, and remains one of 14Monroe County’s largest employers; and AJR50,2,1615Whereas, each Army soldier serves according to the Army Values of loyalty, 16duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage; and AJR50,2,1917Whereas, Army soldiers and civilians will continue to maintain the trust and 18confidence of the American people while adding to the proud legacy of the Army; 19and AJR50,2,2220Whereas, Wisconsin honors and appreciates its Army soldiers, civilians, and 21veterans and their legacy of brave service to our state and nation as a whole; now, 22therefore, be it AJR50,3,223Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the Wisconsin
1Legislature celebrates the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday on June 14, 2025, and 2recognizes its rich history and legacy of service, sacrifice, and dedication.