2025 - 2026 LEGISLATURE
LRB-2892/1
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May 9, 2025 - Introduced by Senator Quinn, cosponsored by Representative Green. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.
SJR48,1,3
1Relating to: congratulating Knights of Columbus Council 499 for achieving a
2century of compassionate commitment to service of the Church, their
3community, and their fellow man. SJR48,1,64Whereas, Knights of Columbus Council 499 is celebrating 125 years of support 5of the Catholic Church and the community at large by exemplifying the principles of 6charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism; and SJR48,1,117Whereas, Council 499’s distinguished history began on June 17, 1900, when it 8became the first Knights of Columbus council established in Wisconsin, and with 9its highly esteemed Grand Knight, William Dwyer, the charter members of Council 10499 provided the necessary guidance for establishing local councils throughout the 11state and Midwest region; and SJR48,2,412Whereas, today, the 105 members of Council 499 remain true to the mission of 13charity through countless hours of volunteer service, which provides much needed 14financial resources to such worthy causes as Cathedral School and parish education
1programs of St. Anthony in Lake Nebagamon and St. Francis Xavier and St. 2Anthony in Superior as well as the Challenge Center, which serves adults with 3developmental disabilities, and disaster relief funds to assist families and 4individuals who have been struck by tragedy; now, therefore, be it SJR48,2,85Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the Wisconsin 6Legislature does hereby congratulate Knights of Columbus Council 499 for 7achieving a century of compassionate commitment to service of the Church, their 8community, and their fellow man.
