2025 - 2026 LEGISLATURE
LRB-2943/1
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April 29, 2025 - Introduced by Senators Ratcliff, Dassler-Alfheim, Drake, Habush Sinykin, Hesselbein, L. Johnson, Larson, Smith, Spreitzer and Wirch, cosponsored by Representatives Tenorio, Hong, Mayadev, Andraca, Arney, Bare, Billings, Brown, Clancy, DeSanto, DeSmidt, Emerson, Fitzgerald, Haywood, Hysell, Joers, Johnson, Kirsch, Madison, McCarville, Miresse, Moore Omokunde, Phelps, Prado, Rivera-Wagner, Roe, Sinicki, Snyder, Spaude, Stroud, Taylor, Udell and Vining. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.
SJR42,1,1
1Relating to: proclaiming 2025 as the year of the snake. SJR42,1,42Whereas, observed on the date of the second new moon after the winter 3solstice, the Lunar New Year signifies the start of the new year in many Asian 4cultures whose calendars are guided by the lunar cycle; and SJR42,1,85Whereas, typically celebrated through shared meals and festivities in the 6presence of family, friends, and community, the Lunar New Year is regarded in 7many Asian countries and cultural traditions as the most important celebration of 8the year; and SJR42,1,139Whereas, the Lunar New Year is an opportunity to celebrate the diversity, 10culture, and togetherness of the vibrant and distinct cultures of Asian American 11communities in Wisconsin, from families who have lived in Wisconsin for 12generations to recent immigrants and refugees who are a fundamental part of the 13state's identity; and SJR42,2,414Whereas, the State of Wisconsin joins community leaders, Asian and Asian
1American Wisconsinites, and all Wisconsinites in recognizing the start of the Lunar 2New Year, taking this opportunity to learn about the cultural history and traditions 3of Asian American communities and working together towards a more equitable 4and just future for the state; and SJR42,2,65Whereas, the year of the snake symbolizes good luck, rebirth, and regality; 6and SJR42,2,97Whereas, although snakes are often depicted in darkness, in the great 8expanse of Chinese culture, snakes represent positive traits of love and happiness; 9and SJR42,2,1110Whereas, the Lunar New Year is a time to appreciate the natural world and all 11we can learn from it; now, therefore, be it SJR42,2,1312Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the Wisconsin 13Legislature proclaims 2025 as the year of the snake.
